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needforspeed
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I was thinking about putting a CB radio in my celica and i was wondering if anyone has ever done this before? I hiding it in the glovebox was my first thought but i thought i would ask just in case someone knew of a better idea. Should i actually install one, im pretty sure i would mount the antenna in the rear opposite the FM antenna.
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azian_advanced
#2
wouldn't you rather use an FRS instead? portable, better sound quality, no antennas to install, possibly better range?...
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D-Man
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I was thinking about putting a CB radio in my celica and i was wondering if anyone has ever done this before? I hiding it in the glovebox was my first thought but i thought i would ask just in case someone knew of a better idea. Should i actually install one, im pretty sure i would mount the antenna in the rear opposite the FM antenna.


whoa!! that would be one massive antenna difference... i personaly dont know bout that...

As for mounting the CB, you might want to mount it where you can reach it, like on the roof or (with some slight modification) that space where a factory amplifier is. (amp is small and moveable)

But i gotta agree with azian advace on this one... go small and portable... Whats up with the CB anyway? Get a Scanner!! That's whats up! biggrin.gif
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x_itchy_b_x
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street's closed pizza boy, find another way home.
thats all that comes to mind.
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lagos
#5
Ham radio ftw.
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street's closed pizza boy, find another way home.
thats all that comes to mind.

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illneversellmyce...
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i was thinking about one too cuz i have trucker friends, plus it would be cool to talk while caravaning instead of using cell phones or stopping.

but i haven't cuz i don't want a big ass antenna on the car! and the lil antenna don't hardly get any reception
D-Man
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QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Feb 26, 2008 - 12:54 PM) [snapback]646031[/snapback]
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street's closed pizza boy, find another way home.
thats all that comes to mind.


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i was thinking about one too cuz i have trucker friends, plus it would be cool to talk while caravaning instead of using cell phones or stopping.

but i haven't cuz i don't want a big ass antenna on the car! and the lil antenna don't hardly get any reception


Well... you could get one with a little antenna so that you can converse while caravaning, (or have everyone 3 way and put all their phones on speaker...) As for your trucker friends... I say you converse with the original telephone.... 2 Can's and a peice of String!! tongue.gif

Kidding, but you would have to buy one EXPENSIVE antena to keep it small. But if its worth it to you, then it's money well spent smile.gif
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Jeunesse
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install rubber ducky antenna's on the radio antenna itself if you're not using that. it will kinda look like an S2000 antenna, but would it give you the right range? Im not sure? Will it work? Not sure either... just throwing some ideas here.
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D-Man
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install rubber ducky antenna's on the radio antenna itself if you're not using that. it will kinda look like an S2000 antenna, but would it give you the right range? Im not sure? Will it work? Not sure either... just throwing some ideas here.


or fabricate an antana that looks like a rubber ducky using real rubber ducks! or chickens if you need more material...

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GriffGirl
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I went on a road trip once from here to Nashville and had a CB radio w/me. I learned some new words and interesting jokes on that trip. One of them even had to do with bananas. laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif
96bluevert
#12
CB radio is great for long road trips and such, can easily communicate with friends in other cars and if your bored just listen to some of the things the truckers talk about, it's quite ammusing..lol If you just want it for a daily basis driving like 5 miles here and there, probably not worth it. my $.02
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CelicaST_CALI
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QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Feb 26, 2008 - 9:54 AM) [snapback]646031[/snapback]
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street's closed pizza boy, find another way home.
thats all that comes to mind.

ahah funny itchy with his FF quotes...
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needforspeed
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i just wanted one to talk to ppl. and the antenna is only a 2ft. firestick fyi. but i do like the idea of a scanner and a ham, i even have my licinse smile.gif


any info on the scanner (like brands and prices)

This post has been edited by needforspeed: Feb 26, 2008 - 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Feb 26, 2008 - 5:54 PM) [snapback]646031[/snapback]
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street's closed pizza boy, find another way home.
thats all that comes to mind.



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zoik
#16
stupid question, dont know anything about radios, but what about if instead of puttin the antenna vertical, you put it horizontal like just at the bottom of the rear bumper?
needforspeed
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stupid question, dont know anything about radios, but what about if instead of puttin the antenna vertical, you put it horizontal like just at the bottom of the rear bumper?


whats a stupid question.
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96bluevert
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QUOTE(zoik @ Feb 27, 2008 - 1:19 PM) [snapback]646604[/snapback]
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stupid question, dont know anything about radios, but what about if instead of puttin the antenna vertical, you put it horizontal like just at the bottom of the rear bumper?


whats a stupid question.


He's talking about his own question..Creative idea,yes..Conventenal, no. Not sure how well reception would be with a set up like that.
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robdrummer
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i have one in the subby and i mounted it perfectly between the seats. when i had it in the celica i mounted it to the side under the steering wheel
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