With the help of installation guides and online forums, hooking up a CB radio is a good do-it-yourself project. Here are some tips to help hook up your CB.
Instructions
1. Choose a CB radio that fits your vehicle. If you are hooking up a CB in a truck, then space isn't a problem. However, hooking up a CB in a car can be a tight fit. Measure the area under the dashboard in your vehicle and the CB radio to ensure a good fit.
2. Decide where the CB antenna will be placed so you can buy the proper antenna mount. If the instructions call for a hole, drill one for the antenna mount into metal. The metal will reflect the signal you are sending. A magnetic antenna requires no hole and can be removed when it's not in use. A cable runs from the back of the CB radio to the antenna so placement of the antenna is important. An all-in-one kit is available with magnetic antennas and is more economical.
3. Install the antenna, and then run the wire to the back of the CB radio. If using a magnetic antenna, just put the wire through your window and hook up to the back of the CB radio in the antenna socket.
4. Use an adapter for your cigarette lighter to hook up the power supply. The adapter plugs into the back of the CB radio at the power hook up and can easily be plugged into the cigarette lighter. When the CB radio is not in use, simply unplug it from the lighter. An adapter is much easier to use than trying to hardwire the CB radio.
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