Hook up cb radio your home

How to set up a CB radio in your home?

This guide to setting up a CB radio in your home, instead of a car, will walk you through the installation process. The first step is to connect the power source wires of your radio to a power supply module. As discussed, the technology is designed to be used in a vehicle, so it only needs a small amount of voltage.

What is a CB radio and how does it work?

CB radio was originally invented in the 1950s as a way to facilitate short-range personal communications. While the technology is designed to be used in motor vehicles – trucks and long-range wagons, especially – you can find out how to power a CB radio at home.

How to connect a CB microphone to a car radio?

Simply put, you are going to have to connect your coax to the antenna by running the CB coax cable all the way from the antenna to the radio. The next task is to connect your CB mic. After this is done, you have to power the radio. Powering the radio can be done in a few ways.

Can You mount a CB radio on an antenna?

Both single mounts (for CB radios only) and double mounts (for AM/FM radios as well as CB radios) are available. Also, a lot of people seem to like the hump mounts. After youve installed your CB radio, its time to add the antenna to the system.

How to wire a CB radio?

Now, how to wire a CB radio - that means that youll need to run your coaxial cable from the antenna to the CB radio plus provide a source of power to run the radio. How youll do that depends on your vehicle. You may need to run cable from the trunk lid through the back seat, then under the doorframe and window pillar or the dash and firewall.

What should I do after Ive installed my CB radio?

After youve installed your CB radio, its time to add the antenna to the system. IMPORTANT: Do not key your mic before the antenna is installed! If you do, you risk damaging or destroying your radio! Youll find a great selection of antennas on our mobile antennas page.

Can You mount a CB radio on an antenna?

Both single mounts (for CB radios only) and double mounts (for AM/FM radios as well as CB radios) are available. Also, a lot of people seem to like the hump mounts. After youve installed your CB radio, its time to add the antenna to the system.

What do I need to buy for a CB radio?

-CB radio (Mic included) -Antenna (may already have Coax cable) -Coax cable (may already be connected to the Mount/Magnetic Mount) -Tapping clips (1) -Antenna spring (so itll flex in lieu of snapping/shattering) Note: All CB radios are equally powered (out of the box), but not always the same price.

How to install a CB radio in a car?

Your first step will be mounting the cb radio in your car. Make sure that you have enough cable to connect it to your splitter when you finally mount it. Next, detach the antenna cable from the back of your am/fm radio. Connect it to your splitter (most splitters will indicate where the antenna cable goes).

What is a CB antenna?

A CB antenna is a type of short-range, two-way radio that operates in the citizen’s band. It’s called an “antenna” because it consists of both transmitting and receiving devices which together form what we call an “antenna system”.

How do you ground a CB antenna?

The way to ground your CB antenna is by making sure the CB antenna mount is directly connected to the vehicle’s metal frame, normally achieved by running a grounding strap from the mount and fixing securely to the chassis.

Can you operate a CB radio without an antenna?

Never key up or attempt to operate your CB without a working antenna or “dummy load” (non-radiating antenna simulating device) connected to the radios antenna jack, unless you have extra money to buy another radio. All mobile and base transmitting antennas need counter-poise, more commonly called ground plane.