H2Jungle
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I just bought a Cobra radio and I'm looking for some ideas on where to mount it in the H2. Where did you install your radios?
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Where did you install your CB radio in your H2?
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IndyHummers
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I have a midland in mine that is just a handheld. Rubberduck has a nice one that I would have if I had that style of radio...
http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/store/pc/H2-CB-Mount-24p464.htm
http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/store/pc/H2-CB-Mount-24p464.htm
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Replaced onstar insert. You just have to snap the plastic knobs on the side of the cb mounting bracket so that it is only a metal stud and it will slide right in.
H2Jungle
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Nice, that's a great place for it. I'll have to find something similar in the '08
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I have the rubber duck bracket and it's excellent. In fact I would highly recommend rubber duck. The guys there are really good!
I like the look of the cb on top of the dash. It's very easy to operate since my eyes don't have to wander far to reach the mic or controls. I have the cobra wxt radio with the night glow face and I think it looks perfect on the dash.
Just my $.02
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Travis at Rubber Duck is a class act.
H2Jungle
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I do like the Rubberduck gear. I will definitely be buying their front brush bar for the H2. It looks great 
I'll take a look at their CB mount - thanks for the photos!
I'll take a look at their CB mount - thanks for the photos!
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I can snap a picture of my rubber duck CB setup once I am done with my latest mod
Mb30sdl
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I'll be mounting mine inside roof console, custom molded with ~20 switches for accessories.
Mb30sdl
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I thought you had '08?I do like the Rubberduck gear. I will definitely be buying their front brush bar for the H2. It looks great
H2Jungle
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Yup, '08. I was looking at the RD mount & they show the earlier model H2 dash. I'm guessing it won't fit the '08.
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Did you ever finish that roof mount console with the 20 switches?
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Have you thought about the new slimline radios. The head unit tucks away out of sight. All the controls are on the Mic. This is the one I have ............. http://www.gme.net.au/products/radio-communications/uhf-477mhz-cb-radios/TX3345
Those are cool, but keep in mind that what's called a "CB" radio in Australia is a very different thing than here. CB radios here in the US are 4 watt AM radios on the 11 meter band (27 Mhz) - Australian CB's are cool little UHF (477 Mhz) radios that can't be bought here (at least not legally).
I honestly wish we could have those radios here, they are *so* much more modern and no doubt would provide much much better sound quality and range than our antiquated AM radios.
I can't help myself: One *could* also consider going the HAM radio route :hans:
I honestly wish we could have those radios here, they are *so* much more modern and no doubt would provide much much better sound quality and range than our antiquated AM radios.
I can't help myself: One *could* also consider going the HAM radio route :hans:
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Ack. Good to know........... We also have 27Mhz but now that it is designated as Marine Band CB (but still can be used on land)................ HF is cool (My Outlaw Relative in OHIO is a Ham) but the Equipment Prices/Licensing Requirements /Experience required makes it a lot less attractive than a Sat Phone for remote connectivity (outside CB Range).
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Change of plans. Testing out Cobra I think 75 or 90, it's a mini with all functions inside mic. The only "body" is a antena connector and power connector that mounts under a dash. I installed it into H3 because I have HAM dual band and navi, iPod, FRS,CB. So it gets very crowded on the center consol.
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GMRS radios are available here, which are UHF with decent power. A license is required (no exam, just $$$), although many use them without. Also, the MURS band is available, although equipment is hard to find. Of course, unless everyone you travel with has them, it's useless.
I'm with Laguna on ham radio. It's a very viable option now that tech licenses have ridiculously simple exams with no code requirements. This gives you 2M, 70cm (the two most used bands for techs), and up. Repeaters are widely available, and there are lots of available frequencies. Once you go there you will hate having to use the crappy CB gear that is commercially available. I wish other people I wheel and camp with (*cough* Alrock *cough*) would get with the program.