arcanemirage
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Any suggestions for an external PA speaker for this model cb? Thank you kindly.
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slowmover
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At BELLS CB.
arcanemirage
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Thank you!
AB5ID
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That's the most succinct post you've ever made.
slowmover
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It’s a rabbit hole.
No E-Z location to mount horn.
Needs an amp.
Then, there’s the wiring.
And, not a CB where, mobile context of use, is what matters above gear. That which most may never gain in sufficiency. Radio rig thus framed is more easily understood, locations chosen, and use delineated.
Using one while all is going pear-shaped at over 60-MPH is not the time to find out bad choices were made re gear & mounts.
Why this linked thread exists is as a shortcut:
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No E-Z location to mount horn.
Needs an amp.
Then, there’s the wiring.
And, not a CB where, mobile context of use, is what matters above gear. That which most may never gain in sufficiency. Radio rig thus framed is more easily understood, locations chosen, and use delineated.
Using one while all is going pear-shaped at over 60-MPH is not the time to find out bad choices were made re gear & mounts.
Why this linked thread exists is as a shortcut:
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Public Address to tell those blocking a Portland road to move, or else, . . . .
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slowmover
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What location under hood of your vehicle?
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arcanemirage
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Clearly I'm not the only with this idea! That's exactly why I wanted it lol. Sounds like a pain though.
arcanemirage
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I have a 2006 Ford Explorer so mounting isn't an issue. I heard about the amp issue though.
slowmover
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I wouldn’t call it a pain if a good location for the speaker horn is found.
The rest is detail. A plan, laid out.
Police vehicle is the model to follow. GALLS and others for current equipment. eBay if you take the time to search for auctioned gear.
Where located on today’s tighter underhood confines vehicles (Charger, etc)
The CVPI Ford used 1992-2006 or so is another.
The assumption is that you want to be heard.
Hood closed, engine-running, and in traffic.
I’d have a helper in another car before permanent mount. Just the downward angle of a fenderwell mount may need to be changed. Search for photos.
It’s easy to mount one behind a brush guard, but that may not be desirable. “Hey, you! Yeah, you, the stupid one . . , “
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The rest is detail. A plan, laid out.
Police vehicle is the model to follow. GALLS and others for current equipment. eBay if you take the time to search for auctioned gear.
Where located on today’s tighter underhood confines vehicles (Charger, etc)
The CVPI Ford used 1992-2006 or so is another.
The assumption is that you want to be heard.
Hood closed, engine-running, and in traffic.
I’d have a helper in another car before permanent mount. Just the downward angle of a fenderwell mount may need to be changed. Search for photos.
It’s easy to mount one behind a brush guard, but that may not be desirable. “Hey, you! Yeah, you, the stupid one . . , “
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slowmover
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Vehicle-specific mounts.
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So, at this end — with cab-mount control box — is the $$ way to go.
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GROTE is trusted HQ truck supplier of lighting products.
So, at this end — with cab-mount control box — is the $$ way to go.
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slowmover
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Literally, I’d try something like these and see if it works out; it’s what I’ll do on first go-round.
1). On vehicle metal fenderwell aimed at radiator can work.
2). Same for across front of radiator crossmember (behind grille).
3). Off windshield cowl aimed down.
I’ve installed car horns in all these locations.
If you can fit the horn for non-interference then a bracket can be cobbled up.
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Public Address System/Sub/CB Radio: I built a PA system into my car to talk to other drivers, people on the street, and to mess around with my friends. When I got the idea to put the PA in my car I found that the systems you can purchase are of low quality and are extremely expe…
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No traffic, wind or engine noise. “Other person” is outdoors, not in vehicle in traffic with A/C on.
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$130 full system.
Can be understood well at distance.
The wiring jobs in these vids are subpar.
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Can be understood well at distance.
The wiring jobs in these vids are subpar.
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arcanemirage
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Public Address System/Sub/CB Radio
Public Address System/Sub/CB Radio: I built a PA system into my car to talk to other drivers, people on the street, and to mess around with my friends. When I got the idea to put the PA in my car I found that the systems you can purchase are of low quality and are extremely expe…
No traffic, wind or engine noise. “Other person” is outdoors, not in vehicle in traffic with A/C on.
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Thank you so much! This helps a lot!
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arcanemirage
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Public Address System/Sub/CB Radio
Public Address System/Sub/CB Radio: I built a PA system into my car to talk to other drivers, people on the street, and to mess around with my friends. When I got the idea to put the PA in my car I found that the systems you can purchase are of low quality and are extremely expe…
No traffic, wind or engine noise. “Other person” is outdoors, not in vehicle in traffic with A/C on.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Thank you so much! This helps a lot!
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slowmover
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The quality of installations is low. Do better.
I “think” the CB audio can be patched in on some type control heads. (A pair of white wires on one of them).
I “think” the CB audio can be patched in on some type control heads. (A pair of white wires on one of them).
arcanemirage
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That was what I was told as well.
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