Thinknator
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I heard of this rumor but not sure if it's true. Can anyone confirm of this and where's the wiring and mounting point located at?
JL comes with pre-wired for CB radio
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Thinknator
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Yeah, I was looking into that. My JLU didnt come with those aux switches but I dont want to waste a switch just for a CB.
Thinknator
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I was hoping to go for that clean flush look without wires hanging out.
By the way, can anyone recommend of a slim yet decent CB? The old Cobra I had on my JK was just too big.
By the way, can anyone recommend of a slim yet decent CB? The old Cobra I had on my JK was just too big.
JTCO
Meme King
I thinks JAGS and I have the same one. Midland 75-822 handheld but yes it plugs into a 12v port. My wife and I have this one in both of our Jeeps and have been very happy with it. Biggest 'pro' is that it isn't bulky. The antenna that comes with it works poorly IMO, but if you connect it to an external antenna with coax, it works great.
JAGS
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Yup, same one. Have had it for five years and love it. Can easily take it out of the Jeep when not in use. Or keep it Stowe's in the co sole/glove box.
I have mine connecting to coax with decently tuned firestik antenna off the tailgate.
Never used it with the supplies stubby antenna. I figure that would be good as a spotter handheld/walkie talkie unit.
I'll be getting the same set up for the JL.
Thinknator
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Thanks! Ordering it right now on Amazon.
JTCO
Meme King
Nice! I think you'll find it to be a good solution. You can make the install as clean or messy as you want. Mine stays plugged in all the time, but if you disconnect it, you can just leave the coax cable wherever. I even made a metal clip on my dash to hang it on. When I'm off road, I don't have to mess around with picking it up, I just push the button and it works fine.
Thinknator
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Sweet! Thanks!
Thinknator
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Nice! Do you use firestick as your antenna? If so, how high over the top of your Jeep do you go?
NFRs2000NYC
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According to gecko (our resident Jeep informant), the interior has a 6 clipped wires, 4 of them are for the AUX switches, one is a 12V ACC and the other a 12V constant. You can wire the CB to the either of the 12V extras.
JTCO
Meme King
I went with a cheap magnetic one on my WJ (pic below). My wife has the Mopar one, similar to a fire stick and it sticks up about a foot or so above the roof (pic below). I don't really know jack shit about proper antenna height and stuff like that, but they both seem to work ok.
Thinknator
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Cool! Thanks a lot!