Mike Romain

I recommend you get the TSB from Chrysler that outlines the proper way
to install it. GM and others also have TSB's out on them.

It will be like Jerry says with a couple directions about where to run
the wiring.

You have to be really careful with the wiring or interference can/will
happen. The Jeep automatics can/will drop into neutral when you key up
if the wires are anywhere near the transmission module. (that was
reported here a while back) The ABS can/will fail on a key up. The
ignition module can be affected causing rough running, etc., etc.

I used to install transmitters in fleets and have even seen digital
dashes go insane from a bad wiring run, but the most common was the ABS
quitting. These were mostly all installs using the fuse panel or
cigarette lighter instead of a fused battery feed that messed up.

And don't forget to fuse 'both' wires to avoid a possible ground loop
situation. If the engine or body ground gets ratty, the vehicle can try
to steal a ground through the transmitter. If not fused, the
transmitter can/will cook fast.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

hrncir wrote:
>
> Does anyone have any wisdom where to hook up the CB radio, hot wire? Should
> I hook up directly to the battery? Any wisdom, schematics, wiring diagram
> etc would be helpful. Thanks Gus Hrncir, Houston, Texas

hrncir

Thanks Mike,
Anyone have an idea where to get the TSB?
Gus Hrncir


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41B71A34.9DB002D3@sympatico.ca...
> I recommend you get the TSB from Chrysler that outlines the proper way
> to install it. GM and others also have TSB's out on them.
>
> It will be like Jerry says with a couple directions about where to run
> the wiring.
>
> You have to be really careful with the wiring or interference can/will
> happen. The Jeep automatics can/will drop into neutral when you key up
> if the wires are anywhere near the transmission module. (that was
> reported here a while back) The ABS can/will fail on a key up. The
> ignition module can be affected causing rough running, etc., etc.
>
> I used to install transmitters in fleets and have even seen digital
> dashes go insane from a bad wiring run, but the most common was the ABS
> quitting. These were mostly all installs using the fuse panel or
> cigarette lighter instead of a fused battery feed that messed up.
>
> And don't forget to fuse 'both' wires to avoid a possible ground loop
> situation. If the engine or body ground gets ratty, the vehicle can try
> to steal a ground through the transmitter. If not fused, the
> transmitter can/will cook fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> hrncir wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have any wisdom where to hook up the CB radio, hot wire?
Should
> > I hook up directly to the battery? Any wisdom, schematics, wiring
diagram
> > etc would be helpful. Thanks Gus Hrncir, Houston, Texas

hrncir

Thanks Mike,
Anyone have an idea where to get the TSB?
Gus Hrncir


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41B71A34.9DB002D3@sympatico.ca...
> I recommend you get the TSB from Chrysler that outlines the proper way
> to install it. GM and others also have TSB's out on them.
>
> It will be like Jerry says with a couple directions about where to run
> the wiring.
>
> You have to be really careful with the wiring or interference can/will
> happen. The Jeep automatics can/will drop into neutral when you key up
> if the wires are anywhere near the transmission module. (that was
> reported here a while back) The ABS can/will fail on a key up. The
> ignition module can be affected causing rough running, etc., etc.
>
> I used to install transmitters in fleets and have even seen digital
> dashes go insane from a bad wiring run, but the most common was the ABS
> quitting. These were mostly all installs using the fuse panel or
> cigarette lighter instead of a fused battery feed that messed up.
>
> And don't forget to fuse 'both' wires to avoid a possible ground loop
> situation. If the engine or body ground gets ratty, the vehicle can try
> to steal a ground through the transmitter. If not fused, the
> transmitter can/will cook fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> hrncir wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have any wisdom where to hook up the CB radio, hot wire?
Should
> > I hook up directly to the battery? Any wisdom, schematics, wiring
diagram
> > etc would be helpful. Thanks Gus Hrncir, Houston, Texas

hrncir

Thanks Mike,
Anyone have an idea where to get the TSB?
Gus Hrncir


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41B71A34.9DB002D3@sympatico.ca...
> I recommend you get the TSB from Chrysler that outlines the proper way
> to install it. GM and others also have TSB's out on them.
>
> It will be like Jerry says with a couple directions about where to run
> the wiring.
>
> You have to be really careful with the wiring or interference can/will
> happen. The Jeep automatics can/will drop into neutral when you key up
> if the wires are anywhere near the transmission module. (that was
> reported here a while back) The ABS can/will fail on a key up. The
> ignition module can be affected causing rough running, etc., etc.
>
> I used to install transmitters in fleets and have even seen digital
> dashes go insane from a bad wiring run, but the most common was the ABS
> quitting. These were mostly all installs using the fuse panel or
> cigarette lighter instead of a fused battery feed that messed up.
>
> And don't forget to fuse 'both' wires to avoid a possible ground loop
> situation. If the engine or body ground gets ratty, the vehicle can try
> to steal a ground through the transmitter. If not fused, the
> transmitter can/will cook fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> hrncir wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have any wisdom where to hook up the CB radio, hot wire?
Should
> > I hook up directly to the battery? Any wisdom, schematics, wiring
diagram
> > etc would be helpful. Thanks Gus Hrncir, Houston, Texas

Lee Ayrton

Gold plated "Digital" hardware. `specially the crimp connectors.


On Wed, 8 Dec 2004, JimG wrote:

> Hi Jerry,
>
> I am sure you are correct, that is the best power available (assuming your
> ground is as equally good). My suggestion is not "off the cuff", I too have
> an extensive electrical/electronic background. My suggestion was for a new
> TJ owner wanting to connect a CB radio for general usage (I assume) which I
> have done multiple times with success. Now if he wants to drill through the
> firewall and properly fuse and size the wire, add a linear to talk across
> the country, then yes go directly to the battery (make sure you use all gold
> plated hardware too!). :-)
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" wrote in message ...
>> Jim, that's exactly where any 2-way radio should be connected, directly
>> to the battery. I've been involved in building, repairing, and using
>> HF/VHF/UHF 2-way commercial, military, ham, and CB radios since probably
>> '66 and "Basic Radio Installation 101" technique is to always to obtain
>> power for any 2-way radio as close to the battery as humanly possible,
>> if you can't wire it directly to the battery. The battery acts like a
>> big noise suppressor/capacitor and helps a 2-way radio send and receive
>> with as little externally generated noise as possible.
>>
>
>
>

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Lee Ayrton

Gold plated "Digital" hardware. `specially the crimp connectors.


On Wed, 8 Dec 2004, JimG wrote:

> Hi Jerry,
>
> I am sure you are correct, that is the best power available (assuming your
> ground is as equally good). My suggestion is not "off the cuff", I too have
> an extensive electrical/electronic background. My suggestion was for a new
> TJ owner wanting to connect a CB radio for general usage (I assume) which I
> have done multiple times with success. Now if he wants to drill through the
> firewall and properly fuse and size the wire, add a linear to talk across
> the country, then yes go directly to the battery (make sure you use all gold
> plated hardware too!). :-)
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" wrote in message ...
>> Jim, that's exactly where any 2-way radio should be connected, directly
>> to the battery. I've been involved in building, repairing, and using
>> HF/VHF/UHF 2-way commercial, military, ham, and CB radios since probably
>> '66 and "Basic Radio Installation 101" technique is to always to obtain
>> power for any 2-way radio as close to the battery as humanly possible,
>> if you can't wire it directly to the battery. The battery acts like a
>> big noise suppressor/capacitor and helps a 2-way radio send and receive
>> with as little externally generated noise as possible.
>>
>
>
>

--
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by volume. TWIAVBP, local variation may occur. Dramatization, not a real
authority. Do not induce vomiting. No user-serviceable words inside.

Lee Ayrton

Gold plated "Digital" hardware. `specially the crimp connectors.


On Wed, 8 Dec 2004, JimG wrote:

> Hi Jerry,
>
> I am sure you are correct, that is the best power available (assuming your
> ground is as equally good). My suggestion is not "off the cuff", I too have
> an extensive electrical/electronic background. My suggestion was for a new
> TJ owner wanting to connect a CB radio for general usage (I assume) which I
> have done multiple times with success. Now if he wants to drill through the
> firewall and properly fuse and size the wire, add a linear to talk across
> the country, then yes go directly to the battery (make sure you use all gold
> plated hardware too!). :-)
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" wrote in message ...
>> Jim, that's exactly where any 2-way radio should be connected, directly
>> to the battery. I've been involved in building, repairing, and using
>> HF/VHF/UHF 2-way commercial, military, ham, and CB radios since probably
>> '66 and "Basic Radio Installation 101" technique is to always to obtain
>> power for any 2-way radio as close to the battery as humanly possible,
>> if you can't wire it directly to the battery. The battery acts like a
>> big noise suppressor/capacitor and helps a 2-way radio send and receive
>> with as little externally generated noise as possible.
>>
>
>
>

--
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by volume. TWIAVBP, local variation may occur. Dramatization, not a real
authority. Do not induce vomiting. No user-serviceable words inside.

Mike Romain

I phoned the 800 number for the GM one and they faxed it to the nearest
dealer for me right away.

Mike

hrncir wrote:
>
> Thanks Mike,
> Anyone have an idea where to get the TSB?
> Gus Hrncir
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41B71A34.9DB002D3@sympatico.ca...
> > I recommend you get the TSB from Chrysler that outlines the proper way
> > to install it. GM and others also have TSB's out on them.
> >
> > It will be like Jerry says with a couple directions about where to run
> > the wiring.
> >
> > You have to be really careful with the wiring or interference can/will
> > happen. The Jeep automatics can/will drop into neutral when you key up
> > if the wires are anywhere near the transmission module. (that was
> > reported here a while back) The ABS can/will fail on a key up. The
> > ignition module can be affected causing rough running, etc., etc.
> >
> > I used to install transmitters in fleets and have even seen digital
> > dashes go insane from a bad wiring run, but the most common was the ABS
> > quitting. These were mostly all installs using the fuse panel or
> > cigarette lighter instead of a fused battery feed that messed up.
> >
> > And don't forget to fuse 'both' wires to avoid a possible ground loop
> > situation. If the engine or body ground gets ratty, the vehicle can try
> > to steal a ground through the transmitter. If not fused, the
> > transmitter can/will cook fast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > hrncir wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any wisdom where to hook up the CB radio, hot wire?
> Should
> > > I hook up directly to the battery? Any wisdom, schematics, wiring
> diagram
> > > etc would be helpful. Thanks Gus Hrncir, Houston, Texas

Mike Romain

I phoned the 800 number for the GM one and they faxed it to the nearest
dealer for me right away.

Mike

hrncir wrote:
>
> Thanks Mike,
> Anyone have an idea where to get the TSB?
> Gus Hrncir
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41B71A34.9DB002D3@sympatico.ca...
> > I recommend you get the TSB from Chrysler that outlines the proper way
> > to install it. GM and others also have TSB's out on them.
> >
> > It will be like Jerry says with a couple directions about where to run
> > the wiring.
> >
> > You have to be really careful with the wiring or interference can/will
> > happen. The Jeep automatics can/will drop into neutral when you key up
> > if the wires are anywhere near the transmission module. (that was
> > reported here a while back) The ABS can/will fail on a key up. The
> > ignition module can be affected causing rough running, etc., etc.
> >
> > I used to install transmitters in fleets and have even seen digital
> > dashes go insane from a bad wiring run, but the most common was the ABS
> > quitting. These were mostly all installs using the fuse panel or
> > cigarette lighter instead of a fused battery feed that messed up.
> >
> > And don't forget to fuse 'both' wires to avoid a possible ground loop
> > situation. If the engine or body ground gets ratty, the vehicle can try
> > to steal a ground through the transmitter. If not fused, the
> > transmitter can/will cook fast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > hrncir wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any wisdom where to hook up the CB radio, hot wire?
> Should
> > > I hook up directly to the battery? Any wisdom, schematics, wiring
> diagram
> > > etc would be helpful. Thanks Gus Hrncir, Houston, Texas

Mike Romain

I phoned the 800 number for the GM one and they faxed it to the nearest
dealer for me right away.

Mike

hrncir wrote:
>
> Thanks Mike,
> Anyone have an idea where to get the TSB?
> Gus Hrncir
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:41B71A34.9DB002D3@sympatico.ca...
> > I recommend you get the TSB from Chrysler that outlines the proper way
> > to install it. GM and others also have TSB's out on them.
> >
> > It will be like Jerry says with a couple directions about where to run
> > the wiring.
> >
> > You have to be really careful with the wiring or interference can/will
> > happen. The Jeep automatics can/will drop into neutral when you key up
> > if the wires are anywhere near the transmission module. (that was
> > reported here a while back) The ABS can/will fail on a key up. The
> > ignition module can be affected causing rough running, etc., etc.
> >
> > I used to install transmitters in fleets and have even seen digital
> > dashes go insane from a bad wiring run, but the most common was the ABS
> > quitting. These were mostly all installs using the fuse panel or
> > cigarette lighter instead of a fused battery feed that messed up.
> >
> > And don't forget to fuse 'both' wires to avoid a possible ground loop
> > situation. If the engine or body ground gets ratty, the vehicle can try
> > to steal a ground through the transmitter. If not fused, the
> > transmitter can/will cook fast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > hrncir wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any wisdom where to hook up the CB radio, hot wire?
> Should
> > > I hook up directly to the battery? Any wisdom, schematics, wiring
> diagram
> > > etc would be helpful. Thanks Gus Hrncir, Houston, Texas