CB radio install on a 07-14 tahoe?

[GranPrix]

I think that’s the route I’m going to go for the antenna. My new Havis console arrives Tuesday, so I need to get after it and mount it already. I’ll post console install pics within the week.

If you want to hide it, you can hide it inside the D pillar applique. In here:

 

[GranPrix]

page 16:

https://forums.radioreference.com/p...e-setup/223058-2011-tahoe-ppv-install-16.html

 

[Slurpglass]

Parallel? As in horizontal? Your range will be pitiful.

joe

Yeah figured that was the case. Thanks for your input.


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[Slurpglass]

page 16:

https://forums.radioreference.com/p...e-setup/223058-2011-tahoe-ppv-install-16.html

How is the range though?

I saw another post similar to this that utilizes a 3’ antenna mounted behind there as well.


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[GranPrix]

He said it works just fine, not sure though. BTW thats not my truck

 

[homesick]

Yeah figured that was the case. Thanks for your input.


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You're welcome, and good luck.

In general, a vertical whip with as much elevation as possibe gives best performance. If you're not trying to hide it, Wilson Antenna makes great ones, in assorted lengths and mounting styles.

It should also be fine-tuned with an SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) meter.

joe

 

[kbuskill]

If you want the most range possible, mount it as close to the center of the roof as possible. The roof makes an awesome ground plane and the antenna won't be obstructed by anything. Putting it behind the applique above the tail light is a cool way to hide it but it will severely limit the range and direction you can talk/hear. If you only wanted to talk/hear behind you it MIGHT be ok.

 

[Meccanoble]

What is this for?

 

[GranPrix]

A CB radio?

 

[GranPrix]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_band_radio