How have you mounted a CB antenna?

**Idaho** · 08-09-2008, 11:04 AM

I am thinking about replacing my Chatterbox with a J&M CB radio and would like to hear from any of you who have a CB just how you mounted the antenna and what type of antenna you use.

**billmac** · 08-09-2008, 05:14 PM

Idaho, I just bought from Amazon ($50) a midland handheld with a remote boom mic and speaker. I put a large zip tie around the clutch reservoir and slide the radio belt clip on it. I can easily take it off and on. I installed a 12v recepticle ($5 O'Reilly's Auto Supply) to power the CB radio or charge my cell phone.

Havent tried it on the freeway yet, but it works great on my test run around the area. I am hoping I can use it on group rides or when following the wife while she is driving the rv.

I thought for so little money, I may have got what I need. If you want me to take pictures. Send me a PM.

**Idaho** · 08-09-2008, 06:53 PM

Portable Midland with a rubber duck antenna will allow com between bikes for a short distance. I'm looking for an intercom as well as an aux amplifier for my MP3 player to plug into. Some day I will feed a satelite radio into it also. Good luck with your setup, can't go wrong for the money.

cactusjack · 08-09-2008, 08:13 PM

I think you'd waant to mount an antenna on a trunk, or in your case, a luggage rack. I remember seeing them mounted at the bottom of the rear fender on Harleys and 'Wings.

**Idaho** · 08-09-2008, 08:30 PM

Yeah, the luggage rack idea would seem to put the antenna in the way of a T-bag or anything else that I would want to strap to the rack. I'm wondering if there is a way to mount one with the bolts on the fender rails down next to the tail light assembly.

cactusjack · 08-09-2008, 09:51 PM

There's a way to do everything, Bud. You engineered the jack adapter, I'm sure you can come up with something for a CB antenna mount.

Maybe something at the rear of one of the saddlebags? It could mount underneath the bag and extend out behind it?

markw · 08-10-2008, 01:45 AM

I have not mounted one but here is an idea I thought I would use if I ever mount one.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...asp?Item=JM-CB
J&M License Plate Mount antenna kits

**Idaho** · 08-10-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

There's a way to do everything, Bud. You engineered the jack adapter, I'm sure you can come up with something for a CB antenna mount.

Maybe something at the rear of one of the saddlebags? It could mount underneath the bag and extend out behind it?

I'm already thinking about how to come up with a mount so you are right about that. Just thought that I would ask and save my creative juices for other stuff.

08-10-2008, 07:31 PM

Radio Shack carries a mount that clamps around round tubes such as mirror mounts on trucks.I mounted an antenna to the round tube of the backrest. I also found this mount at a truck stop in the CB radio accessories section.

cruiserdad · 08-24-2008, 10:02 PM

I installed the JMC 2003 cb rig on my bike. Bought the license plate mount/w antenna. The bracket was very flimsy. I bent a 90 in it and mounted it to the sissy bar brackets (you will need some 1/4" standoffs). This works very well and won't interfere with any bags that you may put on the bike...
Scott

**Idaho** · 08-24-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserdad

I installed the JMC 2003 cb rig on my bike. Bought the license plate mount/w antenna. The bracket was very flimsy. I bent a 90 in it and mounted it to the sissy bar brackets (you will need some 1/4" standoffs). This works very well and won't interfere with any bags that you may put on the bike...
Scott

Thanks for the info Scott.

mako · 08-25-2008, 10:35 AM

I have mine mounted to the right rear bolt on the fender strut and have the antennae angled to match the passenger backrest. Yes it's only one bolt with a lock washer and a locktite but I added a rubber pad between the mounting bracket and the chrome strut cover it it seems to work very well.

phenrichs · 08-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msitz1955

Radio Shack carries a mount that clamps around round tubes such as mirror mounts on trucks.I mounted an antenna to the round tube of the backrest. I also found this mount at a truck stop in the CB radio accessories section.

This is what I would recommend also. Another fantastic place would be to find a large truckstop in your area. They always have tons of CB equipment in stock that may give you an idea.

kawgirl · 08-25-2008, 06:45 PM

I think Unwind2 has one mounted on her bike. You might wanna send her a PM.

**trip** · 08-26-2008, 06:43 AM

This is probably too little, too late, but this is how I setup my CB antenna, Bud. Got all the parts at Radio Shack.

08-09-2008, 11:04 AM	#1
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	How have you mounted a CB antenna? I am thinking about replacing my Chatterbox with a J&M CB radio and would like to hear from any of you who have a CB just how you mounted the antenna and what type of antenna you use. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-09-2008, 05:14 PM	#2
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	How have you mounted a CB antenna? Idaho, I just bought from Amazon ($50) a midland handheld with a remote boom mic and speaker. I put a large zip tie around the clutch reservoir and slide the radio belt clip on it. I can easily take it off and on. I installed a 12v recepticle ($5 O'Reilly's Auto Supply) to power the CB radio or charge my cell phone. Havent tried it on the freeway yet, but it works great on my test run around the area. I am hoping I can use it on group rides or when following the wife while she is driving the rv. I thought for so little money, I may have got what I need. If you want me to take pictures. Send me a PM.
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08-09-2008, 06:53 PM	#3
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	How have you mounted a CB antenna? Portable Midland with a rubber duck antenna will allow com between bikes for a short distance. I'm looking for an intercom as well as an aux amplifier for my MP3 player to plug into. Some day I will feed a satelite radio into it also. Good luck with your setup, can't go wrong for the money. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-09-2008, 08:13 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	How have you mounted a CB antenna? I think you'd waant to mount an antenna on a trunk, or in your case, a luggage rack. I remember seeing them mounted at the bottom of the rear fender on Harleys and 'Wings. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-09-2008, 08:30 PM	#5
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	How have you mounted a CB antenna? Yeah, the luggage rack idea would seem to put the antenna in the way of a T-bag or anything else that I would want to strap to the rack. I'm wondering if there is a way to mount one with the bolts on the fender rails down next to the tail light assembly. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-09-2008, 09:51 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	How have you mounted a CB antenna? There's a way to do everything, Bud. You engineered the jack adapter, I'm sure you can come up with something for a CB antenna mount. Maybe something at the rear of one of the saddlebags? It could mount underneath the bag and extend out behind it? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-10-2008, 01:45 AM	#7
markw Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE Okla Posts: 91	How have you mounted a CB antenna? I have not mounted one but here is an idea I thought I would use if I ever mount one. http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...asp?Item=JM-CB J&M License Plate Mount antenna kits
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08-10-2008, 07:31 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	How have you mounted a CB antenna? Radio Shack carries a mount that clamps around round tubes such as mirror mounts on trucks.I mounted an antenna to the round tube of the backrest. I also found this mount at a truck stop in the CB radio accessories section.
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08-24-2008, 10:02 PM	#10
cruiserdad Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 23	How have you mounted a CB antenna? I installed the JMC 2003 cb rig on my bike. Bought the license plate mount/w antenna. The bracket was very flimsy. I bent a 90 in it and mounted it to the sissy bar brackets (you will need some 1/4" standoffs). This works very well and won't interfere with any bags that you may put on the bike... Scott
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08-25-2008, 10:35 AM	#12
mako Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 50	How have you mounted a CB antenna? I have mine mounted to the right rear bolt on the fender strut and have the antennae angled to match the passenger backrest. Yes it's only one bolt with a lock washer and a locktite but I added a rubber pad between the mounting bracket and the chrome strut cover it it seems to work very well.
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08-25-2008, 06:45 PM	#14
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	How have you mounted a CB antenna? I think Unwind2 has one mounted on her bike. You might wanna send her a PM. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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08-26-2008, 06:43 AM	#15
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	How have you mounted a CB antenna? This is probably too little, too late, but this is how I setup my CB antenna, Bud. Got all the parts at Radio Shack. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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