FJ Cruisers of Northern California

CB Radio. Where can I buy and get installed in the Bay Area?

I was kinda looking at the Cobra 75 WXST and Midland 75-822., not sure. I'm going to the FJ Summit and with a month out I would like to get something installed. Just wondering if there was a buy and install place for CB'S here in the Bay:)

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Permalink Reply by Bz on June 12, 2011 at 10:29am

Fry's has the best prices if you want to pick it up and install it right now otherwise shop on-line and you may be able to find it cheaper

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Permalink Reply by Jesus on June 12, 2011 at 10:33am

Thanks Bz! Do you think they install too? I may go look this afternoon.

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on June 12, 2011 at 11:35am

NOt sure if they install or not. You'll still need a CB mount unless you just use a magnetic mount.

But if you need help, everyone here are always down to give you a hand. Bz and I have done more than our fair share of electrical installs for our fellow FJ peeps! Let us know when you pick one up and i'm sure we could figure something out.

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Permalink Reply by rotorhead on June 12, 2011 at 1:04pm

If you're looking at the 75 WXST, check out the big bill combo. It comes with most things necessary for a good install. I'm sure there's an install day coming up where people can help install it for a few beers. Should be here and done before summit.

http://www.walcottcb.com/complete-toyota-fj-cruiser-cb-radio-system...

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on June 12, 2011 at 1:40pm

ditto. however, i would recommend the replacing the AP Bandi mount with BozTec's all-stainless one. the original Bandis work fine, but many have complained about the poor powdercoating quality on the second gen. they may have remedied the situation by now, but the issue was moisture seeping under the powdercoating and causing it to rust out.

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Permalink Reply by Navedtra on June 12, 2011 at 1:58pm

X2 my bandi is starting to show signs of cancer. Wish I knew about the boztec mount before I got the bandi.

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Permalink Reply by rotorhead on June 12, 2011 at 2:12pm

I wasn't actually aware of this and I was just about to order the set up. Good to know. I'll be heading over to BozTec's site to order the mount instead. Thanks Steve.

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Permalink Reply by DWH on June 12, 2011 at 4:47pm

I have the 75-822 used as a handheld unit and it works OK. So even if the install is not done, it is still useable.

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Permalink Reply by Jesus on June 13, 2011 at 12:14pm

Thanks for the input guys :) I'll order "the Boz' mount tonight"

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Permalink Reply by Jesus on June 13, 2011 at 9:12pm

:))) OK, so I just ordered the " Big Billy Combo" @ WallcotCB without the radio and the mount. I opted for the MIdland 75-822 @ Amazon and BozTec Mount @ boztec.us.com. Should be here by the weekend. Now I have to learn some new lingo. 10/4 ;)