FJ Cruisers of Northern California

CB Radio ?'s

Hey guys and gals, my buddy gave me a CB radio today and I could use some help. It's a Midland 1001z. All I got was the unit, microphone, and power/ground wires as pictured. I'm guessing I just need to get an antenna w/ mount, and the cable to run to it? Is there a spot in the fuse box to run the power to or where would you recommend? Also when I was at the AllCal meet I saw many of you had antenna mounts that replaced part of the rear door hinge. Where can I purchase one of those? Whats a good antenna? and how did you guys run your wires? Any help would be gratefully appreciated!

Thanks,

Robbie

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Boss73 on August 3, 2010 at 9:45pm

Look up BOz-Tec for his newly designed rear Antenna mount.

You will need and antenna (fire stick is popular) cable to go from the CB to the antenna.

Get and Add a circuit for your fuse box. This will allow you to tap power from your existing fuse box and wire it up. Find a ground of course.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by potatomutato on August 3, 2010 at 9:47pm

most guys run Firestik antennas. the antenna mount you refer to is commonly known as the "Bandi Mount" as that was the first antenna mount designed by a respected member of the FJ Community. however, they are prone to rusting issues, so BozTec produced a CB antenna mount made of all-stainless steel to reduce rust potential. i'll let someone else handle the electrical aspects of your question.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Bz on August 3, 2010 at 10:06pm

Hey Robbie, we can get you set up real quick, run the power to the batt.make sure you get a good ground and the antenna to the rear corner, drivers side the Boz antenna mount is definitely the way to go, if you have more questions shoot me a PM or gimme a call

Bz

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Robbie on August 4, 2010 at 12:33am

thanks for the quick reply's! Do you guys prefer the firestik or firestik II and 2 or 3 feet? I'm not sure how many watts is necessary?

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Bz on August 4, 2010 at 12:49am

I would go with a firestik II 3-4 feet and don't forget a spring too

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on August 4, 2010 at 9:10am

You have a spring? My spring failed this weekend. I did not plan to get another.
There is a real nice 4' Wilson Silver Tip lying on the trail somewhere in Hollister.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on August 4, 2010 at 9:14am

bummer. Did it break or come loose? Some have trouble tuning with the spring. I've had no trouble with mine though.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on August 4, 2010 at 11:13am

Well now that I think about it, it was the quick disconnect that failed. The pin that runs through it to hold the quick disconnect came out.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by FJ Drivin on August 4, 2010 at 11:24am

Man I have that exact same radio new in the box.
I am also wondering about the best way to mount it and run the cables.
If you need a copy of the owners manual I can try to scan it and send it to you.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Robbie on August 4, 2010 at 2:30pm

Thanks for all the help guys, I found a guy in Campbell that might be able to hook my up with everything. Its the install thats going to be the fun part....... As for the manual I found a site that let me download a PDF of it, but thanks anyways. Right now I'm planning on getting the 3' firestik, antenna stud mount, medium duty spring, 18' cable, and the Bz mount.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Robbie on August 4, 2010 at 2:37pm

PS~ once I eventually get it all installed is there anyone near Redwood City that has a SWR meter that could help me tune it?

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on August 5, 2010 at 7:44am

I have a meter but I'm in the East east Bay. If you don't find someone closer or sooner I'm sure we can hook up at a meetNgreet or a run or arrange to meet sooner.