wanting to set up a cb in my truck just not sure where I'm going to mount it I know beaver tricks got his on the trans hump but I have a manual 4 wheel shifter there and I dont want it interfering with that, any ideas, also I need to know if the guys that do have cb's where do you run the coax for the antenna, I was thinking of going duals, mounted on bed rail, how does this sound, Im not looking for really long distance communication just short highway! anybody has info it would be appreciated!

 

If you wanted an alternative, you could get a 40 channel walkie talkie, or if they still make them, cobra has one that has all the controls on the mike. With that, you could put the radio anywhere out of sight.
Dual antennas look better, but a single gets better reception.
Thats my 2 cents...Kevin

 

Dude - if you run duals on your 04 F-150, you better post pics. That sounds awesome.

I ran my coax up and under the truck, through the firewall FYI.

Also - One of the reasons I picked up an STX was so that floor shifting piece wasnt there. First thing I said to the salesman, "Where the hell do I put a CB?".

 

I'm running a UHF radio in my wifes F150, and we selected the XLT with the short center console so we would have a place to mount it. If you don't have that, your best bet is to get one of the Cobras with the hand held controls. You mount a small box out of the way, and all the controls are on the mic.

As for the antennas, I have always installed permanent mount professional grade antennas on the cab roof. On UHF, I use much shorter antennas, so this is easier, but I have done it for CB. Performance is much better, but making a hole in the cab roof isn't for everyone.
Twin trucker style antennas work best when the are spaced properly. The two antennas interact with each other, and spacing is critical. 108 inches is the proper spacing. This is achievable on a big rig, but not on a pickup. You can install them, but the performance will not be all it can be. I know of some that have installed two antennas, but only hooked one of them up. A properly mounted and tuned single antenna will probably work better than improperly installed twin antennas.

Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

 

On my old Explorer I found a little box that would allow the radio antenna to function as the CB antenna as well. Not really great reception, but it worked well for short range convoy action. Can't remember where I got it, but they must still exist.

Just another option.