Im looking to put in a CB Radio on my JKU whats a good recommendation?

NightFox915

Member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #1

Hey fellow members of Wayalife

I been checking out some CB Radios lately mainly to go on the trails nothing fancy i guess, i checked out Northridge4x4 they have this COBRA 29 LX LCD CB RADIO for 149.99 what do you guys recommend ?

Thanks

Johnny

 

Sh0rtBus

LOSER

• Aug 24, 2015

• #2

Depends on what you're looking for. The Cobra 29 LX is a great radio but it's also a full-size radio and will present a small challenge for placement in the cab. I have the 29 LX LE that I installed in a Tuffy overhead console and it works great. Out of the way, not visible if you're not looking for it, and the console locks so no chance someone is going to take it. If you want something a little easier to install, the Cobra 75 series is a better way to go because all teh controls are built into the mic and the head unit can be installed behind the glove compartment, in the center console, under the seat, etc. Lots of people run the 75 for that very reason. If you're only looking for something to use on the trails it's not a bad way to go. A small Uniden would be similar as well.

 

BlackHawk08jk

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #3

I'm running the cobra 29 ltd classic. With a 4 foot firestik. I really like the setup. Very simple to use as well.

 

Suprchrgd_rubi

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #4

Here is my set up with a 3' fire stick.

 

NightFox915

Member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #5

Suprchrgd_rubi said:

Here is my set up with a 3' fire stick. View attachment 161496

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That is exactly what i want to do, did you use the mounting bracket it came with the cb?, Did you wire it directly to your 12v cigarette output?, or did you buy a universal plug and play 12v connector that goes underneath the dash?

 

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mackey

Member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #6

Check your messages. I can give you a killer deal on a new Uniden Bearcat.

 

snowcrash

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #7

I just installed a Cobra 75 series in my JK and had one in my TJ. Love the space saving size of it. Like mentioned above the head unit is tiny and can pretty much fit anywhere and the all the controls are in the handheld part.

 

HoosierWolf

Member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #8

Suprchrgd_rubi said:

Here is my set up with a 3' fire stick. View attachment 161496

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Did you just screw it directly to the console? I've got my CB in a modified aftermarket mount and it sits farther away. I may borrow your idea. This looks like it would leave more leg room for the passenger.

 

Suprchrgd_rubi

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #9

HoosierWolf said:

Did you just screw it directly to the console? I've got my CB in a modified aftermarket mount and it sits farther away. I may borrow your idea. This looks like it would leave more leg room for the passenger.

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I used the mount it came with and just screwed it to the center console, I positioned it marked it and removed cb from bracket installed bracket my pass have no interference

 

Suprchrgd_rubi

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #10

NightFox915 said:

That is exactly what i want to do, did you use the mounting bracket it came with the cb?, Did you wire it directly to your 12v cigarette output?, or did you buy a universal plug and play 12v connector that goes underneath the dash?

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Yes I used the bracket it came with and wired it directly to the cig power in back of dash, which is fuses along with the cb power wires

 

Jk909

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #11

I have the midland 75-822. I didn't want to run power the the battery and have a big ass box in my jeep when I only use it on the trails. It plugs in to the cigarette lighter so all you need to mount is a firestik antenna on the back and your good to go. It also comes with a battery pack so you can get out and spot people with it. It's a neat little combo.

 

Sh0rtBus

LOSER

• Aug 24, 2015

• #12

Here's my Cobra 29 LX LE in the Tuffy overhead console I mentioned earlier in the thread.

 

BDSJEEP

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #13

Sh0rtBus said:

Here's my Cobra 29 LX LE in the Tuffy overhead console I mentioned earlier in the thread.

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Where's your mic?

 

LasVegasJK

New member

• Aug 24, 2015

• #14

Jk909 said:

I have the midland 75-822. I didn't want to run power the the battery and have a big ass box in my jeep when I only use it on the trails. It plugs in to the cigarette lighter so all you need to mount is a firestik antenna on the back and your good to go. It also comes with a battery pack so you can get out and spot people with it. It's a neat little combo. View attachment 161530

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What kind of range do you get?

 

JKU-n-KODIAK

New member

• Aug 25, 2015

• #15

I mounted my 29lx under the glove box on my '10 JKU

If you want more pictures, hit me up

 

Dirt Foot

Member

• Aug 25, 2015

• #16

I mounted my uniden on the drivers side. Doesn't hit my leg or interfere with anything. Can hear it just fine there as well. Using a 4' firestick 2 tunable. My SWR's are at 1.1

 

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SaddleTramp

Member

• Aug 25, 2015

• #17

I mounted a Uniden 520xl inside the glovebox. Hidden out of the way and always on and set when on the trail. Put an external speaker in the roll bar padding behind the drivers side B pillar.

 

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tharb5111

New member

• Aug 25, 2015

• #18

Right channel radios is awesome. Super fast delivery and gear reviews on all there stuff so you can get a feel of what people think of their choices of cbs. Also have a good know-how center I found helpful. I went with the Midland small radio and mounted it on dash. It works great with the 4 or 5 foot
Firestick and it has options for PA and weather channels. And don't forget the swr to tune.

 

Trail JK

Active Member

• Aug 25, 2015

• #19

I'm happy with mine... Cobra 75 WX ST/remote mount CB radio, Cooltech CB mount, with an audio interrupt system. Below are a couple of pics.
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BDSJEEP

New member

• Aug 25, 2015

• #20

Jk909 said:

I have the midland 75-822. I didn't want to run power the the battery and have a big ass box in my jeep when I only use it on the trails. It plugs in to the cigarette lighter so all you need to mount is a firestik antenna on the back and your good to go. It also comes with a battery pack so you can get out and spot people with it. It's a neat little combo. View attachment 161530

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I was going to go with the Cobra 29 LX LE, mainly because I liked the additional NOAA capability, I've been researching mounting methods, but after posting your Midland 75-822, and I noticed it too had weather functions, well, we have a new winner!

I intend to use it only for group outings (as I can see a HUGE increase in fun-factor with a CB) shootin' the shiznit while caravanning to location, as well as listening in to instruction (and banter) while on the trail! :thumb:

So range really shouldn't be an issue, as I cant really see a need of more than a mile. So while the little rubber duck BNC antenna will probably do, I'll carry an optional firestik and tire rack mount as well. Or maybe even a temp magnet mount just to throw on the hood...*shrug* And it can easily be thrown in the center console when not in use, or brought in the house. I like the cigarette lighter power too.

I also like the added feature that if your rig is stuck or you need to get out (over-turned for example) you can bring your CB out with you if need be.

Also, I've had a few pretty well-tuned Midlands in my day. So not going Cobra ( tried and true brand!) should be just fine as well.

So thanks Jk909 for the heads-up! :thumb: