help me wire my CB
07-12-2004, 06:34 AM
#31
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Re: help me wire my CB
Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
Good Luck, Jeff
VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
"Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> Where
> > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> >
> > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > n.
> >
> >
>
> Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be relatively
> easy.
> The lazy man's way:
>
> Items needed (iirc):
>
> 1- T-splice connector
> 1- Wire eyelet
> wire cutter/stripper/crimper
>
> Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your radio....5
> minutes to do this
> http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
>
> 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery lead
> (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding lead
of
> cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> 5. put everything back together
>
> This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
>
> I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
>
>
talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
Good Luck, Jeff
VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
"Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> Where
> > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> >
> > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > n.
> >
> >
>
> Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be relatively
> easy.
> The lazy man's way:
>
> Items needed (iirc):
>
> 1- T-splice connector
> 1- Wire eyelet
> wire cutter/stripper/crimper
>
> Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your radio....5
> minutes to do this
> http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
>
> 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery lead
> (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding lead
of
> cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> 5. put everything back together
>
> This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
>
> I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
>
>
07-12-2004, 06:34 AM
#32
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
Good Luck, Jeff
VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
"Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> Where
> > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> >
> > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > n.
> >
> >
>
> Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be relatively
> easy.
> The lazy man's way:
>
> Items needed (iirc):
>
> 1- T-splice connector
> 1- Wire eyelet
> wire cutter/stripper/crimper
>
> Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your radio....5
> minutes to do this
> http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
>
> 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery lead
> (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding lead
of
> cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> 5. put everything back together
>
> This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
>
> I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
>
>
talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
Good Luck, Jeff
VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
"Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> Where
> > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> >
> > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > n.
> >
> >
>
> Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be relatively
> easy.
> The lazy man's way:
>
> Items needed (iirc):
>
> 1- T-splice connector
> 1- Wire eyelet
> wire cutter/stripper/crimper
>
> Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your radio....5
> minutes to do this
> http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
>
> 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery lead
> (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding lead
of
> cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> 5. put everything back together
>
> This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
>
> I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
>
>
07-12-2004, 06:34 AM
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
Good Luck, Jeff
VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
"Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> Where
> > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> >
> > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > n.
> >
> >
>
> Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be relatively
> easy.
> The lazy man's way:
>
> Items needed (iirc):
>
> 1- T-splice connector
> 1- Wire eyelet
> wire cutter/stripper/crimper
>
> Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your radio....5
> minutes to do this
> http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
>
> 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery lead
> (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding lead
of
> cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> 5. put everything back together
>
> This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
>
> I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
>
>
talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
Good Luck, Jeff
VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
"Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> Where
> > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> >
> > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > n.
> >
> >
>
> Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be relatively
> easy.
> The lazy man's way:
>
> Items needed (iirc):
>
> 1- T-splice connector
> 1- Wire eyelet
> wire cutter/stripper/crimper
>
> Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your radio....5
> minutes to do this
> http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
>
> 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery lead
> (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding lead
of
> cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> 5. put everything back together
>
> This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
>
> I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
>
>
07-12-2004, 07:20 PM
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
Like I said...that was the lazy man's way. If not concerned with noise,
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
07-12-2004, 07:20 PM
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
Like I said...that was the lazy man's way. If not concerned with noise,
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
07-12-2004, 07:20 PM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
Like I said...that was the lazy man's way. If not concerned with noise,
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
07-12-2004, 07:20 PM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
Like I said...that was the lazy man's way. If not concerned with noise,
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
then it's an easy way to get it done.
With that in mind, I used to install car stereo's and cell phones. I never
did any installs that way, as the customers were paying for me to do it the
right way (to the battery). I was merely suggesting an 'easy' way for
someone who said they don't know a lot about electrical systems.
Chad
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:dPtIc.24730$vO1.134716@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Hey Nathan ...listen to Robert in ur first post ...he KNOWS what he is
> talking about if you notice his other hobby is radio, judging by the ham
> call sign with his signature... and that is exactly how I did mine and yes
> to drilling a new hole and heavier gage wire....
>
> Good Luck, Jeff
> VE1WWH '03 TJ '95 ZJ
>
>
> "Chad Fraker" <sylvanis@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:zVdIc.4918$vN3.2468@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> >
> > "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> > news:fRGHc.64$UL5.77727@news.uswest.net...
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > somewhere. I can cut and slice wires, but I don't know a lot about
> > > electrical systems, so help me out... Does this sound like it'll work?
> > Where
> > > would I ground to in a recent model year TJ (2003)?
> > >
> > > The CB is run-of-the-mill low-end stuff. It has a fuse inline, too.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > > n.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe I'm lazy, and not concerned about noise. This should be
relatively
> > easy.
> > The lazy man's way:
> >
> > Items needed (iirc):
> >
> > 1- T-splice connector
> > 1- Wire eyelet
> > wire cutter/stripper/crimper
> >
> > Look here for instructions on removing the housing around your
radio....5
> > minutes to do this
> > http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/JP-72-97.pdf
> > http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...PDF/533009.pdf
> > http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...ranglerStr.htm
> >
> > 1. On the top of the radio will be the wiring diagram for the stereo.
> > 2. run CB wires thru dash to radio area
> > 3. Snap the T splice with the positive CB lead to either the battery
lead
> > (hot) or the accessory lead (switched)
> > 4. Remove the grounding strap from the factory radio, slip grounding
lead
> of
> > cb wire on post using eyelet and reattach.
> > 5. put everything back together
> >
> > This project shouldn't take more than 30 min or so
> >
> > I'm sure that I probably left something out, but that's half the fun.
> >
> >
>
>
07-13-2004, 10:10 AM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
20 Amps!!!????
Try 2 amps maybe eh.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Intergate wrote:
>
> You are making this way to complicated.
>
> I would go with the wire behind the glove box route. Trying to hook a
> connector to the battery is a pain.
>
> You should not have engine noise through the CB but if you do go to a CB
> Shop or Radio Shack and by a inline filter for the positive side wire from
> the CB. That will take care of the noise problem. And by all means make sure
> you wire a fuse into that positive wire also if there is not already one. 20
> amp should do it.
>
> Also get a meter and make sure your CB is matched to the antenna,Radio Shack
> Also, cause without that your noise will be the least of your worry's.
>
> Use good Coax, not cheap stuff if you want to get out, preferably 18' in
> length. If you can't find a way to wrap that around use 9' but nothing
> shorter.
>
> Get a good antenna also, Tunable Firestik will work on a Jeep but a Wilson
> would be better but may not look right.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> --
> Tim
>
> [____]
> (OIIIIIIO)
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:x63Ic.289$Lq6.107172@news.uswest.net...
> > Alright... So I take the tiny little wire that came on the CB and run it
> > through the firewall, directly to the terminals? Three questions:
> >
> > 1. I'm thinking I should go purchase a couple connectors that would allow
> > the screw of the terminal to pass through. Is this what I should be
> looking
> > for?
> >
> > 2. Should I attampt to wire up my CB with something a little hevier gauge
> > than the little power cable that came with it, or is the thin,
> red-and-black
> > wire up to the task?
> >
> > 3. I've been half-heartedly searching for an existing hole (preferable
> with
> > a grommet) in the firewall. I can see one. Do I need to look harder or
> drill
> > one myself?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > n.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20040710121333.19433.00001081@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > > >I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > >switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > >somewhere.
> > >
> > > Wire the positive and negative leads from your CB directly to the
> battery
> > > rather than tapping into the lighter. Two reasons come to mind: (1)
> less
> > > engine noise will be transmitted through the wiring into your CB as the
> > battery
> > > will actually "filter" much of the noise from the alternator; (2) there
> > will be
> > > many times on the trail that you want to leave your CB on when your jeep
> > isn't
> > > running. Don't worry about the current draw of the CB, it isn't much on
> > > receive and will only be an issue if your battery and charging system
> > aren't in
> > > good shape and you forget to turn the CB off for several days before
> > starting
> > > your jeep again. (And I can almost guarantee you will only do that
> once.)
> > ;)
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > > http://www.RobertBills.com
> >
> >
Try 2 amps maybe eh.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Intergate wrote:
>
> You are making this way to complicated.
>
> I would go with the wire behind the glove box route. Trying to hook a
> connector to the battery is a pain.
>
> You should not have engine noise through the CB but if you do go to a CB
> Shop or Radio Shack and by a inline filter for the positive side wire from
> the CB. That will take care of the noise problem. And by all means make sure
> you wire a fuse into that positive wire also if there is not already one. 20
> amp should do it.
>
> Also get a meter and make sure your CB is matched to the antenna,Radio Shack
> Also, cause without that your noise will be the least of your worry's.
>
> Use good Coax, not cheap stuff if you want to get out, preferably 18' in
> length. If you can't find a way to wrap that around use 9' but nothing
> shorter.
>
> Get a good antenna also, Tunable Firestik will work on a Jeep but a Wilson
> would be better but may not look right.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> --
> Tim
>
> [____]
> (OIIIIIIO)
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:x63Ic.289$Lq6.107172@news.uswest.net...
> > Alright... So I take the tiny little wire that came on the CB and run it
> > through the firewall, directly to the terminals? Three questions:
> >
> > 1. I'm thinking I should go purchase a couple connectors that would allow
> > the screw of the terminal to pass through. Is this what I should be
> looking
> > for?
> >
> > 2. Should I attampt to wire up my CB with something a little hevier gauge
> > than the little power cable that came with it, or is the thin,
> red-and-black
> > wire up to the task?
> >
> > 3. I've been half-heartedly searching for an existing hole (preferable
> with
> > a grommet) in the firewall. I can see one. Do I need to look harder or
> drill
> > one myself?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > n.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20040710121333.19433.00001081@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > > >I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > >switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > >somewhere.
> > >
> > > Wire the positive and negative leads from your CB directly to the
> battery
> > > rather than tapping into the lighter. Two reasons come to mind: (1)
> less
> > > engine noise will be transmitted through the wiring into your CB as the
> > battery
> > > will actually "filter" much of the noise from the alternator; (2) there
> > will be
> > > many times on the trail that you want to leave your CB on when your jeep
> > isn't
> > > running. Don't worry about the current draw of the CB, it isn't much on
> > > receive and will only be an issue if your battery and charging system
> > aren't in
> > > good shape and you forget to turn the CB off for several days before
> > starting
> > > your jeep again. (And I can almost guarantee you will only do that
> once.)
> > ;)
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > > http://www.RobertBills.com
> >
> >
07-13-2004, 10:10 AM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: help me wire my CB
20 Amps!!!????
Try 2 amps maybe eh.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Intergate wrote:
>
> You are making this way to complicated.
>
> I would go with the wire behind the glove box route. Trying to hook a
> connector to the battery is a pain.
>
> You should not have engine noise through the CB but if you do go to a CB
> Shop or Radio Shack and by a inline filter for the positive side wire from
> the CB. That will take care of the noise problem. And by all means make sure
> you wire a fuse into that positive wire also if there is not already one. 20
> amp should do it.
>
> Also get a meter and make sure your CB is matched to the antenna,Radio Shack
> Also, cause without that your noise will be the least of your worry's.
>
> Use good Coax, not cheap stuff if you want to get out, preferably 18' in
> length. If you can't find a way to wrap that around use 9' but nothing
> shorter.
>
> Get a good antenna also, Tunable Firestik will work on a Jeep but a Wilson
> would be better but may not look right.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> --
> Tim
>
> [____]
> (OIIIIIIO)
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:x63Ic.289$Lq6.107172@news.uswest.net...
> > Alright... So I take the tiny little wire that came on the CB and run it
> > through the firewall, directly to the terminals? Three questions:
> >
> > 1. I'm thinking I should go purchase a couple connectors that would allow
> > the screw of the terminal to pass through. Is this what I should be
> looking
> > for?
> >
> > 2. Should I attampt to wire up my CB with something a little hevier gauge
> > than the little power cable that came with it, or is the thin,
> red-and-black
> > wire up to the task?
> >
> > 3. I've been half-heartedly searching for an existing hole (preferable
> with
> > a grommet) in the firewall. I can see one. Do I need to look harder or
> drill
> > one myself?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > n.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20040710121333.19433.00001081@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > > >I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > >switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > >somewhere.
> > >
> > > Wire the positive and negative leads from your CB directly to the
> battery
> > > rather than tapping into the lighter. Two reasons come to mind: (1)
> less
> > > engine noise will be transmitted through the wiring into your CB as the
> > battery
> > > will actually "filter" much of the noise from the alternator; (2) there
> > will be
> > > many times on the trail that you want to leave your CB on when your jeep
> > isn't
> > > running. Don't worry about the current draw of the CB, it isn't much on
> > > receive and will only be an issue if your battery and charging system
> > aren't in
> > > good shape and you forget to turn the CB off for several days before
> > starting
> > > your jeep again. (And I can almost guarantee you will only do that
> once.)
> > ;)
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > > http://www.RobertBills.com
> >
> >
Try 2 amps maybe eh.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Intergate wrote:
>
> You are making this way to complicated.
>
> I would go with the wire behind the glove box route. Trying to hook a
> connector to the battery is a pain.
>
> You should not have engine noise through the CB but if you do go to a CB
> Shop or Radio Shack and by a inline filter for the positive side wire from
> the CB. That will take care of the noise problem. And by all means make sure
> you wire a fuse into that positive wire also if there is not already one. 20
> amp should do it.
>
> Also get a meter and make sure your CB is matched to the antenna,Radio Shack
> Also, cause without that your noise will be the least of your worry's.
>
> Use good Coax, not cheap stuff if you want to get out, preferably 18' in
> length. If you can't find a way to wrap that around use 9' but nothing
> shorter.
>
> Get a good antenna also, Tunable Firestik will work on a Jeep but a Wilson
> would be better but may not look right.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> --
> Tim
>
> [____]
> (OIIIIIIO)
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:x63Ic.289$Lq6.107172@news.uswest.net...
> > Alright... So I take the tiny little wire that came on the CB and run it
> > through the firewall, directly to the terminals? Three questions:
> >
> > 1. I'm thinking I should go purchase a couple connectors that would allow
> > the screw of the terminal to pass through. Is this what I should be
> looking
> > for?
> >
> > 2. Should I attampt to wire up my CB with something a little hevier gauge
> > than the little power cable that came with it, or is the thin,
> red-and-black
> > wire up to the task?
> >
> > 3. I've been half-heartedly searching for an existing hole (preferable
> with
> > a grommet) in the firewall. I can see one. Do I need to look harder or
> drill
> > one myself?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > n.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20040710121333.19433.00001081@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > > >I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > >switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > >somewhere.
> > >
> > > Wire the positive and negative leads from your CB directly to the
> battery
> > > rather than tapping into the lighter. Two reasons come to mind: (1)
> less
> > > engine noise will be transmitted through the wiring into your CB as the
> > battery
> > > will actually "filter" much of the noise from the alternator; (2) there
> > will be
> > > many times on the trail that you want to leave your CB on when your jeep
> > isn't
> > > running. Don't worry about the current draw of the CB, it isn't much on
> > > receive and will only be an issue if your battery and charging system
> > aren't in
> > > good shape and you forget to turn the CB off for several days before
> > starting
> > > your jeep again. (And I can almost guarantee you will only do that
> once.)
> > ;)
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > > http://www.RobertBills.com
> >
> >
07-13-2004, 10:10 AM
#40
Guest
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Re: help me wire my CB
20 Amps!!!????
Try 2 amps maybe eh.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Intergate wrote:
>
> You are making this way to complicated.
>
> I would go with the wire behind the glove box route. Trying to hook a
> connector to the battery is a pain.
>
> You should not have engine noise through the CB but if you do go to a CB
> Shop or Radio Shack and by a inline filter for the positive side wire from
> the CB. That will take care of the noise problem. And by all means make sure
> you wire a fuse into that positive wire also if there is not already one. 20
> amp should do it.
>
> Also get a meter and make sure your CB is matched to the antenna,Radio Shack
> Also, cause without that your noise will be the least of your worry's.
>
> Use good Coax, not cheap stuff if you want to get out, preferably 18' in
> length. If you can't find a way to wrap that around use 9' but nothing
> shorter.
>
> Get a good antenna also, Tunable Firestik will work on a Jeep but a Wilson
> would be better but may not look right.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> --
> Tim
>
> [____]
> (OIIIIIIO)
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:x63Ic.289$Lq6.107172@news.uswest.net...
> > Alright... So I take the tiny little wire that came on the CB and run it
> > through the firewall, directly to the terminals? Three questions:
> >
> > 1. I'm thinking I should go purchase a couple connectors that would allow
> > the screw of the terminal to pass through. Is this what I should be
> looking
> > for?
> >
> > 2. Should I attampt to wire up my CB with something a little hevier gauge
> > than the little power cable that came with it, or is the thin,
> red-and-black
> > wire up to the task?
> >
> > 3. I've been half-heartedly searching for an existing hole (preferable
> with
> > a grommet) in the firewall. I can see one. Do I need to look harder or
> drill
> > one myself?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > n.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20040710121333.19433.00001081@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > > >I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > >switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > >somewhere.
> > >
> > > Wire the positive and negative leads from your CB directly to the
> battery
> > > rather than tapping into the lighter. Two reasons come to mind: (1)
> less
> > > engine noise will be transmitted through the wiring into your CB as the
> > battery
> > > will actually "filter" much of the noise from the alternator; (2) there
> > will be
> > > many times on the trail that you want to leave your CB on when your jeep
> > isn't
> > > running. Don't worry about the current draw of the CB, it isn't much on
> > > receive and will only be an issue if your battery and charging system
> > aren't in
> > > good shape and you forget to turn the CB off for several days before
> > starting
> > > your jeep again. (And I can almost guarantee you will only do that
> once.)
> > ;)
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > > http://www.RobertBills.com
> >
> >
Try 2 amps maybe eh.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Intergate wrote:
>
> You are making this way to complicated.
>
> I would go with the wire behind the glove box route. Trying to hook a
> connector to the battery is a pain.
>
> You should not have engine noise through the CB but if you do go to a CB
> Shop or Radio Shack and by a inline filter for the positive side wire from
> the CB. That will take care of the noise problem. And by all means make sure
> you wire a fuse into that positive wire also if there is not already one. 20
> amp should do it.
>
> Also get a meter and make sure your CB is matched to the antenna,Radio Shack
> Also, cause without that your noise will be the least of your worry's.
>
> Use good Coax, not cheap stuff if you want to get out, preferably 18' in
> length. If you can't find a way to wrap that around use 9' but nothing
> shorter.
>
> Get a good antenna also, Tunable Firestik will work on a Jeep but a Wilson
> would be better but may not look right.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> --
> Tim
>
> [____]
> (OIIIIIIO)
>
> "Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
> news:x63Ic.289$Lq6.107172@news.uswest.net...
> > Alright... So I take the tiny little wire that came on the CB and run it
> > through the firewall, directly to the terminals? Three questions:
> >
> > 1. I'm thinking I should go purchase a couple connectors that would allow
> > the screw of the terminal to pass through. Is this what I should be
> looking
> > for?
> >
> > 2. Should I attampt to wire up my CB with something a little hevier gauge
> > than the little power cable that came with it, or is the thin,
> red-and-black
> > wire up to the task?
> >
> > 3. I've been half-heartedly searching for an existing hole (preferable
> with
> > a grommet) in the firewall. I can see one. Do I need to look harder or
> drill
> > one myself?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > n.
> >
> > "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:20040710121333.19433.00001081@mb-m17.aol.com...
> > > >I need to hardwire my CB to power. I was thinking of tapping into the
> > > >switched cig lighter with the red wire and grounding the black wire
> > > >somewhere.
> > >
> > > Wire the positive and negative leads from your CB directly to the
> battery
> > > rather than tapping into the lighter. Two reasons come to mind: (1)
> less
> > > engine noise will be transmitted through the wiring into your CB as the
> > battery
> > > will actually "filter" much of the noise from the alternator; (2) there
> > will be
> > > many times on the trail that you want to leave your CB on when your jeep
> > isn't
> > > running. Don't worry about the current draw of the CB, it isn't much on
> > > receive and will only be an issue if your battery and charging system
> > aren't in
> > > good shape and you forget to turn the CB off for several days before
> > starting
> > > your jeep again. (And I can almost guarantee you will only do that
> once.)
> > ;)
> > >
> > > Robert Bills
> > > KG6LMV
> > > Orange County CA
> > >
> > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> > > http://www.RobertBills.com
> >
> >