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Due to the limited mounting options inside the H3 cabin, I decided to go
with the Cobra 75WXST. This way I could hide the control unit out of
the way and only attach the mic when it was needed. I paired this with
a 2' Firestik tuneable antenna and Ram pickup mount kit, which included the
antenna mount and 18' of Fireflex coax. |
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I wanted to include a foldover mount so I could lower the antenna when
not in use or when on a trail with low overhangs. I also didn't want
to have to get out everytime I need to drop/raise the antenna. There
is an existing screw hole for the roof trim that is right above the driver's
side window that was perfect. |
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I ran the coax down behind the
A-pillar trim and behind the quarter panel. I had to clip the A-pillar trim a
little so it would sit flat with the cable running through. |
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I then ran the coax under the drivers side, through an existing hole in
the inside of the rocker panel, and up through an existing hole in the door
sill. I used an existing grommet in the rocker panel to plug the hole. |
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To power the unit,
I tapped into an existing aux. line (Aux. B+) and ground under the dash on
the driver's side. It
is not switched so the CB can work without the key in the ignition. |
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I mounted the remote unit inside the center console and tucked the
excess coax underneath the center trim. The pigtail for the mic fits
through a gap in the console and hangs out the passenger side.
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With the console put back together, the remote unit is completely
hidden. I just connect the mic to the pigtail when I head out on the trails. |
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The antenna is easily reached out the driver's window and with the
foldover mount can be folded down if the trail has low overhangs.
Lowering the antenna also helps to reduce wind noise when on the road. |
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With the antenna in the upright position, it has 100% coverage in all
directions for the best reception. |
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