CB radio install
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CB radio install
Thru anyone's experience, where's the least painless place to tap for a 13.8W CB radio??
I'm also trying to find a place to locate the antenna . . . . don't want it on the roof and a tonneau cover over the bed is taking away some possible locations . . . any suggestions?
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2002 F-150 XLT Supercab
FX4/Tow package
K&N FIPK
I'm also trying to find a place to locate the antenna . . . . don't want it on the roof and a tonneau cover over the bed is taking away some possible locations . . . any suggestions?
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2002 F-150 XLT Supercab
FX4/Tow package
K&N FIPK
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From: New Orleans
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I ran a wire straight to the batt. For the life of me i could not find
a good source without splicing into the harness, and i just could not bring myself to cut the harnes. if you do go to the batt, dont forget to put a fuse!
as for the ant. mine is in the middle of the bed aganst the back window, dont know what to tell you since you have a cover.
a good source without splicing into the harness, and i just could not bring myself to cut the harnes. if you do go to the batt, dont forget to put a fuse!
as for the ant. mine is in the middle of the bed aganst the back window, dont know what to tell you since you have a cover.
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Hi Spidy
You may be able to come off the under dash fuse panel with a fuse tap....avail. at local auto store.
Like 5.4X4..i ran wire from batt. to radio. #8 but more than radio inline.
I use mag. mount centered on cab roof.
There are various type antenna mounts..side mounts, bumper mounts. You may find these areas on send/rec. alittle more directional than on the cab roof, but still work ok.
Been posted here awhile back..so try manuel search. Also:
www.copper.com
Good luck...OT
You may be able to come off the under dash fuse panel with a fuse tap....avail. at local auto store.
Like 5.4X4..i ran wire from batt. to radio. #8 but more than radio inline.
I use mag. mount centered on cab roof.
There are various type antenna mounts..side mounts, bumper mounts. You may find these areas on send/rec. alittle more directional than on the cab roof, but still work ok.
Been posted here awhile back..so try manuel search. Also:
www.copper.com
Good luck...OT