"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
04/18/2015 at 23:58 • Filed to: cruisin
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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
04/18/2015 at 23:58 • Filed to: cruisin | 2
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Its going to fit more flush once I modify the antenna mount on the back to be internal. The trouble was finding a decent ground and locating a good wire to splice into that was ignition hot so that the relay would only activate the circuit when the key was in ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ). I still need to do some finishing touches for fit before I call it done and then I have to do my SWR tuning.
ly2v8-Brian
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2015 at 00:05 |
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Now you need a sweet 'handle' and to become well versed in trucker.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> ly2v8-Brian
04/19/2015 at 00:12 |
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I went looking for some good ones online just now, then I realized...I’m Hammerheadfistpunch dammit!
Toby F., Manager
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2015 at 00:37 |
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Sweet rig! Also, beautiful view!
BJ
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2015 at 07:19 |
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That’s a long antenna... You compensating for something?
I installed my cb yesterday, with a magnetic antenna on the roof and a cigarette lighter plug for easy removal.
It’s not pretty, but it works. At least the antenna cable is completely hidden and I didn’t need to cut any holes in anything.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> BJ
04/19/2015 at 11:44 |
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No need to be jealous, I’m sure your antenna is perfectly serviceable...
You never said where your trip is going to be
Gabriel
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2015 at 12:30 |
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On my 60 I went with the WagonGear antenna mount and splitter(for radio/CB). He also do some for the 80 series. It replace the OEM antenna and looks better IMO. Does your antenna hit the truck?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Gabriel
04/19/2015 at 12:49 |
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I like that solution but this is probably temporary until I get a bumper or rear mount. It doesn’t hit the car
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BJ
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2015 at 13:32 |
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Up north of Montreal about 2-3 hours on some forestry roads. Not too much offroading, but it’s a good chance to get together and talk about recovery gear and general trail rules for the new guys (like me).
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HammerheadFistpunch
> BJ
04/19/2015 at 13:33 |
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Did you join a club?
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BJ
> HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2015 at 18:46 |
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Club TORQ, a local Toyota club that started out as an FJ Cruiser group. Open to all - one of their guides has a serious Jeep problem - and friendly, family welcome.
They do a nunber of well-organised runs every year and I’m looking forward to this trip. This’ll be my warm-up for the first trip with Vermont Overland in May.
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Gabriel
> BJ
04/20/2015 at 06:23 |
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Mine is a Cobra 75 WX ST and I installed in the same fashion as yours: 12V plug and magnet mounted antenna.
There's not plenty of space to put a CB radio Inside the 4Runner for the occasional need.
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BJ
> Gabriel
04/20/2015 at 15:46 |
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On the right-hand side it’s not bad - the center console is actually offset towards the driver; the tunnel below it extends into the passenger side creating a dead space above where your passenger’s leg most likely won’t bump into anything. My wife will be sure to let me know if there are adjustments to be made!
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Gabriel
> BJ
04/21/2015 at 06:30 |
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For my non-frequent use, I don't want a permanent installation that is in the way like that. If I ever find a good way(that I like) to mount an antenna, I might just but my cobra box inside the center console (next to the transmission shifter) and have the handheld out from the center console box.
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BJ
> Gabriel
04/21/2015 at 09:38 |
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The 75 is great because it’s self-contained and you can mount the little box anywhere, much tidier install than a regular radio. I had planned to get that CB but I was a bit late on making my decision and the shipping from Amazon would have been too much. Also, I only really had this past Saturday to get it all done.
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Gabriel
> BJ
04/21/2015 at 09:42 |
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Yep, I had it under my Land Cruiser dash and was out of sight when unused. The 4Runner have less empty space unfortunately...