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Very CLEAN Jeep Wrangler JL CB Install & IMPORTANT CB Antenna Tuning

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It's time for some communication for the RubiBEAST JL Project. Steve & Tracey complete an extremely clean installation of the Cobra 75WXST CB radio & 4' FireStik Antenna. This all-in-one CB kit was purchased from Cool Tech, LLC. This kit is specifically designed for the Wrangler JL & includes everything needed for the install, minus the wire taps. Steve closes the video out with tuning the FireStik antenna with an SWR meter.
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31 окт 2019

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@davidellis6844 5 месяцев назад

This is Dave N9UH, I am a Ham guy. Your set up looks great and your SWR standing wave ratio is good. The concern, power is increasingly reflected back to the radio as the swr goes up. This happens on transmit. This power can take out your finals, (mossfet transformers in radio sending out the signal.) Having less than a 2:1 is what you are looking for. Nice job with the install, I might have to add a permanent CB to the JL.

@marceld6061 3 года назад

"Nice-nice" job! I have the same CB and antenna that I picked up for my JK that I never installed that I plan to install in the JL. Stopped by to see how you did it. I like the routing along the factory wiring.

@real_ultrajoe 7 месяцев назад

Your dad rip he probably listening to the cb channels in heaven

@dunnoyolo2238 6 дней назад

You can run it threw the roll bar also and just undo the plastic on it and run it underneath it.

@mikestrucks 4 года назад

Nice looking CB 👍🏻 the jeep is getting better and better 💪🏻🔥🔥🔥

@sprucegoose1016 4 года назад

Nice man 😎👍 I have a 2-way radio installed in my dually Cummins.

@rickbuchanan5762 4 года назад

Try to tweak Channels 1 & 40 to a reading of 1.75 on your SWR Meter. Then test Channel 20, if it's below 2.0 you are golden.

@thomasgarrison3949 3 года назад

I have been a CBer since 1975, just a few suggestion: You should mount the bracket to the top tailgate mount for best results, the less metal close to the antenna the better & the higher the antenna the longer your range. Then your SWR would be lower, the lower your SWR the better for your radio. Check your SWR in a open field 50 yards away from all trees, buildings, people & power lines, with the doors shut, my SWR is 1.1 on Ch. 20 & 1.5 or less on all channels. Hope this helps you. 10-32, 10-2, 10-99.

@BEASTProjects 3 года назад

Thanks Tom

@thomasgarrison3949 3 года назад

@@BEASTProjects I just redone my Antenna, I added a FireStick SS-3H Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Spring. After retuning, my SWR is now 1.0 on CH 19 & 20 (that is the best you can get it) & 1.3 on CH 1 & 40. FYI: With this setup, your longest range is @ the 11:00 O'clock position. I now get 35+ miles on the open highway, in my Sarge Green, 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport.

@kevinjohnson7418 3 года назад

@@thomasgarrison3949 Great info . I am about to install in my 2021 unlimited Rubicon. . I want to mount above rear view mirror, was looking at a uniden pro 520, maybe a firestick..Haven't cb radio'd since late 70s as a kid. Any advice ? Thanks ..

@mikemontgomery4378 4 года назад

Very nice addition for the Jeep...The whole outcome looked niceynice and neatneat....Great job....

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

Nice nice neat neat LOL

@waynehamilton5248 4 года назад

Great video! I recently bought a 2019 JLU Rubicon, and have this same kit from Cooltech, (though I bought the radio elsewhere). I was wondering where to put the main unit. BTW, their instructions do say to put the bracket on the upper hinge. :-) Thanks again. I had fun watching.

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

Thanks Wayne. We put it on the lower hinge because of tree branches hitting it & they still do even with it lower. Keep watching, we’ll be installing a lot more!!

@talezfromthedashcam3138 4 года назад

Had the WX75 in my JKU good performer especially when peaked. Down side was couldn't see the screen and the speaker too small. getting ready to install a Cobra 29LTD (old school) rig in my JLU.

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

Never nice, I’ve thought about swapping mine out for something bigger, but it works so good.

@talezfromthedashcam3138 4 года назад

@@BEASTProjects old saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I had trouble hearing mine on the highway (too much shooting and Rock in the 70's) and I like the big rigs...

@apexpredator_jku 4 года назад

Had the same mount for JK...too inconvenient to have to keep reaching over to passenger side. Ended up swapping it out for Gear Keeper retractable mic holder.

@MrMrsregor 4 года назад

yea, looks inconvenient unless the passenger is going to do all the talking

@jeremiahlujan4904 4 года назад

Great video. I wished you had shown how to splice into the dc outlet. I installed my radio by following your video but had to tie in directly to battery.

@necrotaur 4 года назад

Quadratec sells a JL splice for the lighter socket. Super clean and easy. www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/12-volt-power-adapter-jeep-wrangler-jl

@peterg9575 3 года назад

Try a Posi-Tap, couldn't be easier!

@genocanabicea5779 2 года назад

Get beyond the towers and it is priceless.

@mikeh2772 4 года назад

Probably should do that with the door closed. How was the SWR on 20? Most likely pretty good.

@tiptoplandsolutions1421 4 года назад

you WILL succeed ! daaaaah😋

@fcastle4 4 года назад

Mounting the antenna to the upper hinge might improve SWR and tx/rx performance. Less “shrouding” by tailgate metal.

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

It wouldn’t fit between the tire & tailgate.

@jeremiahlujan4904 4 года назад

Frank Castillo . I turned my bracket upside down.

@misfitkev 3 года назад

did you need to run a ground plane to the swing door? just curious...beginning to run this same setup. LOVE it!

@BEASTProjects 3 года назад

Thank you! I didn’t and it works fine. 👍

@Snowdog313 4 года назад

Now that you have had it on for a bit, do you notice the antenna beating off the tailgate when you hit branches? I had the traditional JK mount and the 4' antenna and it would hit the hardtop all the time. I'd worry about it beating up the tailgate with it on the lower bracket but I like the idea of getting the antenna a bit lower.

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

It will hit the top of my roof occasionally, but it doesn’t bother me enough to move it or switch it out.

@Snowdog313 4 года назад

@@BEASTProjects Excellent, thank you. Now to wait for warmer weather to start putting stuff on.

@Mark-wq1nh 4 года назад

You will get a lot of preparedness people on there we do cb

@mail4arjun 4 года назад

Alternatively can the remote be placed in the back of the Jeep somewhere so you don’t have to route a long antenna cable instead could you just route a 12V power cable?

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

Anything is possible I guess...

@marceld6061 3 года назад

The mic plugs into the "remote" part (the little metal box that goes under the dash). If the remote was in the back of the Jeep so would be the mic. It would make it very inconvenient to use while driving don't you think? The antenna cable has to be in lengths of 9 feet. Our options are 9 feet or 18 feet for Jeeps. This has to do with the CB signal wavelength. There is no benefit of shortening the antenna length.

@dixiemae5042 4 года назад

👊🏻💪🏻

@sprucegoose1016 4 года назад

You need to get rid on the film piece on your radio screen lol

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

It’s off now, I got so much crap about that. 🤣

@lachumbley 4 года назад

Why not use the Aux wiring harness?

@BEASTProjects 4 года назад

Didn’t want to over complicate it.

@sprucegoose1016 4 года назад

Nothing wrong with 2ways lol. With your jeep group everyone just pick a channel cause they're numbered or have a name and just stick to that channel 😎