[mcrowley]

Just looking for a few opinions on where I can install my Uniden PC78 Elite in my Aero. I previously had it mouted on the side of the center dash on the passenger's side in my CSE. I'd like to have a bit more of a clean install and was wondering if anybody had any ideas. I was thinking maybe center console? The radio has to have switched power (I had it wired to the cigarette lighter) and a place for the coaxial cable to run to the antenna. The speaker isn't really an issue as an external speaker under the dash (or elsewhere) is always a possibility.

Pic of the radio installed in my old car...just above the shifter.

Most people will tell me that CB's are archaic devices that only truck drivers use, but I found it to be invaluable on long drives to and from college these past few years and on other long trips.

 

[b dash rian]

i think someone at saabtoberfest had one, im not sure where the box was, but i thought i saw the antenna stuck to the floor of the back seat. as for the box, maybe inside the glovebox?

 

[mcrowley]

i think someone at saabtoberfest had one, im not sure where the box was, but i thought i saw the antenna stuck to the floor of the back seat. as for the box, maybe inside the glovebox?

I would put it in the glovebox if I had one. The antenna has to go on a flat, metal surface outside the car to get a good RF ground (that and the whip is 62" long).

edit***-whip located on the back of my old car in the pic

 

[DeLorean]

I have CB radio reception on my police scanner, it really is very helpful on long drives. you would never know I had it, the antenna looks like a standard sized cell phone antenna. It really increases my police detection ability

 

[BurnsSide42]

i think someone at saabtoberfest had one, im not sure where the box was, but i thought i saw the antenna stuck to the floor of the back seat. as for the box, maybe inside the glovebox?

The floor idea LOOKS smart - but defeats the purpose of having an antenna - - best bet is to get a "cell phone" style antenna - and then tune the antenna to the right freq. so that it works with the CB - and you're all set! This is probably what I'll end up doing - running a dual antenna on my rear glass of a 9000 (kinda cop like) and get a stubby for a roof mount Radio antenna - make the car look real, questionable :twisted:

 

[gwozdz.john]

Just looking for a few opinions on where I can install my Uniden PC78 Elite in my Aero. I previously had it mouted on the side of the center dash on the passenger's side in my CSE. I'd like to have a bit more of a clean install and was wondering if anybody had any ideas. I was thinking maybe center console? The radio has to have switched power (I had it wired to the cigarette lighter) and a place for the coaxial cable to run to the antenna. The speaker isn't really an issue as an external speaker under the dash (or elsewhere) is always a possibility. Pic of the radio installed in my old car...just above the shifter.

Most people will tell me that CB's are archaic devices that only truck drivers use, but I found it to be invaluable on long drives to and from college these past few years and on other long trips.

Mount it to your glove box door. easy to replace.