Cb install in 98 Eddie Bauer Help please - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*joker1457* · 08-13-2009, 03:34 PM

So I have a 98 Eddie Bauer and would like some suggestions on where to mount a CB I would rather not remove any of the electronics on the center console but Im open for any suggestions and If you can post pics that would be great.

**Turdle** · 08-13-2009, 03:48 PM

I copied Mountaineergreen's install--

*joker1457* · 08-24-2009, 03:38 PM

So I went ahead and did the install like above, it looks and works great. Thanks Turdle

Sandy · 09-18-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by joker1457

So I went ahead and did the install like above, it looks and works great. Thanks Turdle

Good now that the CB is mounted, what about the SWR, where is it ?

*joker1457* · 09-23-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy

Good now that the CB is mounted, what about the SWR, where is it ?

SWR is a Term For Standard Wave Ratio, if you are talking the antenna I made a custom bracket off the drivers side tail light No cutting of the body was required. I ran the CB at The Colorado Colors Run and It worked very well. I will try to post pics of the installation when I paint the bracket.

Sorry about such a late responce..

Sandy · 09-23-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by joker1457

SWR is a Term For Standard Wave Ratio, if you are talking the antenna I made a custom bracket off the drivers side tail light No cutting of the body was required. I ran the CB at The Colorado Colors Run and It worked very well. I will try to post pics of the installation when I paint the bracket.

Sorry about such a late responce..

Yes I am talking about the "Standing Wave Ratio"; the question is, have you had it checked.
Once the CB and the antenna is installed, the coax is run you need to check to make sure that the SWR is at the lowest point it can be called Tuning the Antenna.
How, you need to get an SWR Meter, put it in line between the CB and the antenna and test it.
You need an SWR of 1.5 or less, preferably 1.1 to 1 is the best SWR you can get and it would be nice if you got there but can't but maybe depending on the antenna.
The antenna mount needs to be grounded well against the body, on the bumper or where-ever, so check it with a multi meter set for continuity.

When you get the SWR reading let us know.

Good Luck,

08-13-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
joker1457 Elite Explorer Aurora, Co 98 Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 176 Vehicle Specs	Cb install in 98 Eddie Bauer Help please So I have a 98 Eddie Bauer and would like some suggestions on where to mount a CB I would rather not remove any of the electronics on the center console but Im open for any suggestions and If you can post pics that would be great.

08-13-2009, 03:48 PM	#2
Turdle Topless in winter Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 17,424 Vehicle Specs	I copied Mountaineergreen's install-- __________________ "I set my standards low, so I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROADFOR SALE 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here

08-24-2009, 03:38 PM	#3
joker1457 Elite Explorer Aurora, Co 98 Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 176 Vehicle Specs	So I went ahead and did the install like above, it looks and works great. Thanks Turdle