• CB Radio/mic questions
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My friend gave me an old 1980's Midland CB radio that I wanted to put in my vehicle, but I'm having trouble figuring out what kind of handset microphone I need. the mic port has spots for 5 pins laid out in an arc on the top, and a notch in the bottom not unlike the ones you see on ports for old PS/2 mice and keyboards. Pictures below: EDIT: actually the pictures from my phone are FUCKING HUMONGOUS [url=http://imgur.com/U6UsPXz,vdgl4pQ,CFyWn3x]so here's a link to the album[/url] As I go through the process of trying to install it, I'll undoubtedly have more questions, so I'll post those questions in this thread as they arise rather than making a new thread. Even though I'm trying to learn more, I'm a complete novice with everything automotive (I changed my own oil once, with someone helping me) so you might have to put your answers into terms that a complete moron would understand. Thanks!
Check this out! [url]http://www.okdxgroup.co.uk/mic.htm[/url] [img]https://www.gearslutz.com/board/attachments/live-sound/129605d1248485887-cb-mics-live-use-mic_plug_positions.jpg[/img] Should help you in your search.
I would love to put a CB radio into my "car", but I don't like the idea of having a huge antenna. In fact, I don't have any place to put something that large.
[QUOTE=>VLN<;46109184]I would love to put a CB radio into my "car", but I don't like the idea of having a huge antenna. In fact, I don't have any place to put something that large.[/QUOTE] A 4' firestik antenna is actually coiled so its actual operating length is like 6 foot; You don't really need anything too crazy.
[QUOTE=>VLN<;46109184]I would love to put a CB radio into my "car", but I don't like the idea of having a huge antenna. In fact, I don't have any place to put something that large.[/QUOTE people might mistake you for an undercover cop and drive slower if you did [QUOTE=clutch2;46106271]Check this out! [URL]http://www.okdxgroup.co.uk/mic.htm[/URL] [IMG]https://www.gearslutz.com/board/attachments/live-sound/129605d1248485887-cb-mics-live-use-mic_plug_positions.jpg[/IMG] Should help you in your search.[/QUOTE] this is a huge help, thank you!
I recently got myself a cobra 18wxstii on my truck, it has weather channel and does the job great, im also using a Dual 4' fiberglass antenna for 50$ at a NAPA store, a single wilson would cost 50$ itself.
I've got a Cobra CB installed in my TJ; absolutely fantastic for freeway driving and general offroading. [URL="http://imgur.com/vUFWFd9"] [/URL][URL="http://imgur.com/vUFWFd9"][IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/vUFWFd9.jpg[/IMG_thumb][/URL] OP, if you need general advice once you start installing everything feel free to let me know.
I can second that unless you really need it you don't need a 12' half wave antenna like I have on my car. The basic antennas Canadian Tire or some auto shops still sell are good enough once tuned.
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