Cb radio

[1994xlt]

They make them for XJ's which would probably be easier to adapt to a Ranger.

What Dow this mount look like?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

What Dow this mount look like?

I'm sure there are others that make them as well.

XJ Overhead MOLLE Panel | Jeep Cherokee (97-01)

Jeep Bumpers, Sliders, Armor, & Accessories | #BuiltForWhatever

www.jcroffroad.com

 

[1994xlt]

I'm sure there are others that make them as well.

XJ Overhead MOLLE Panel | Jeep Cherokee (97-01)

Jeep Bumpers, Sliders, Armor, & Accessories | #BuiltForWhatever

www.jcroffroad.com

Ah ok

 

[1994xlt]

Thank you guys

 

[1994xlt]

Is there a specific way to wire in a cb anybody got a forum open for that?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

One wire goes to ground, one ground goes to power (either key or battery power) Then run a cable for the antenna.

 

[superj]

i would run the antenna cable through one of the cab vents in the back of the wall under the carpet. then use a body mount that holds the antenna up a bit so the signal can skip off the roof of the truck or you are going to lose some strength from half the antenna being blocked.

or run it to the front and use a hood hinge mount

 

[1994xlt]

i would run the antenna cable through one of the cab vents in the back of the wall under the carpet. then use a body mount that holds the antenna up a bit so the signal can skip off the roof of the truck or you are going to lose some strength from half the antenna being blocked.

or run it to the front and use a hood hinge mount

I will have to find these cab vents your talking about but thank you

 

[1994xlt]

One wire goes to ground, one ground goes to power (either key or battery power) Then run a cable for the antenna.

Is battery good so then I can turn it on and off or should I do key what is like best I guess?

 

[superj]

side mount like this

hood mount

bed mount

two of those pics are from this site so somewhere there should be more info

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Is battery good so then I can turn it on and off or should I do key what is like best I guess?

Really depends.

I started out running it off key power. On trail rides it is nice to have the radio working when the key is off so I switched it to battery power. It also picks up less electrical noise going straight to the battery.

 

[1994xlt]

Really depends.

I started out running it off key power. On trail rides it is nice to have the radio working when the key is off so I switched it to battery power. It also picks up less electrical noise going straight to the battery.

Okay thank you

 

[1994xlt]

What length of whips should I get l? Should I run 2?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

What length of whips should I get l? Should I run 2?

Whatever you want to do, the internet will die before CB users agree on which setup is the best.

 

[Curious Hound]

What length of whips should I get l? Should I run 2?

I believe I have read several places that multiple antennas need some separation. So, placing one on each side of the cab, like you see big truckers do, doesn't work well. Our trucks are too narrow. If you want dual antennas, opposite corners of the truck might be better.

In my opinion, just stick with one good quality antenna with optimal placement. Longer ones are often better.

Here is a thread that discusses some of this. I kind of picked the middle of the duscussion. So, scroll backward and forward a bit to get all the info.

Post in thread 'What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)' https://www.therangerstation.com/fo...ur-ranger-today-part-deux.186616/post-2046027