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HARDxCOR3
06-08-2008, 03:14 PM
I just ordered a Cobra Limited Edition Black Chrome 40 Channel-CB Radio for my 08 H2 SUV. It's my 1st cb so it's gonna be a fun install. :confused:

I searched the forums to see how others did their install but couldn't find any 08's... am i the 1st?

questions:

1. is it ok to locate the cb underneath the passenger seat?
2. is there a power lead i can tap into local to the passenger seat?
3. i purchased an antenna roof rail mount... is a 2ft Firestik II enough or should i get a longer one

those are the immediate questions for right now, but i'm sure i'll have alot more once i get started :confused:

thx in advance for some much needed advice / help
Adam in CO
06-08-2008, 03:27 PM
Won't it be hard to get to under the passenger seat?

Mine is mounted next to my right knee and there are abundant power sources. I use an open lead on the interior fuse panel. My antenna is a 4ft firestick mounted as high as possible and I would still like a better range. It does work fine on the trail.
HARDxCOR3
06-08-2008, 03:31 PM
not sure if it will even fit under the seat but a friend of mine had a Cobra 29 under a H3 passenger seat so i was gonna give it a try
HARDxCOR3
06-08-2008, 03:32 PM
btw nice rig!!!

do have the firestik on a spring mount?
It\'s a Dry Heat
06-09-2008, 10:44 PM
Get a Cobra 75!
Adam in CO
06-10-2008, 12:37 AM
btw nice rig!!!

do have the firestik on a spring mount?

Yup. Tried it without one and i kept breaking the plastic grommet that keeps the antenna from grounding on the bracketry.
Adam in CO
06-10-2008, 12:38 AM
Front shot
KenP
06-10-2008, 01:17 AM
Yup. Tried it without one and i kept breaking the plastic grommet that keeps the antenna from grounding on the bracketry.Sometimes people accidentally take them, too.:(
Adam in CO
06-10-2008, 02:45 PM
Sometimes people accidentally take them, too.:(

I knew you would say that.

Yes, there are some grommet theives our there. Be careful. There is no good CB antenna grommet anti-theft device on the market yet.
HARDxCOR3
06-16-2008, 02:42 AM
Get a Cobra 75!

i ordered the 29 and 75

i hope the 75 works well because i'd rather go with one thats takes up the least space

thx
HARDxCOR3
06-18-2008, 03:23 AM
installed the 75 tonite with a 3ft firefly... it's awesome

i put the power unit and cb in the center console so until i need it it's out of sight and out of mind