I'll start with radios. Depending on your needs I'll start with super small hand held radios.
The first is a Cobra 75, easy to remove in a pinch and can be put anywhere.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/c...dios/products/cobra-75-wx-st-compact-cb-radio
The second is a midland 75-822, it too can be removed and installed very quickly as it uses an accessory spot for power. It also has the benefit of being able to be run on battery and having a small antenna attached so you can walk around with it. Good for maybe a 1/4 mile.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/c...ucts/midland-75-822-mobile-cb-radio-w-car-kit
The next is a very popular radio for jeeples. The uniden pro 520 XL, it has all the basic functions you need for a trail radio and it's very small.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/c...os/products/uniden-bearcat-pro-520xl-cb-radio
For full size radios I recommend either the cobra 29 LTD classic or the Uniden BearCat 880. Both are nice reliable radios.
Uniden BearCat 880
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/uniden-cb-radios/products/uniden-bearcat-880-cb-radio
Cobra 29 LTD Classic
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/cobra-cb-radios/products/cobra-29-ltd
I have personally ran all these radios in my cherokee. The best performing radio has been the cobra 29.
Now, onto antennas. Everyone things you have to spend a small fortune but to be honest you really don't. A legal radio only puts out up to 5 watts of power. Now I'll list two mag mount antennas that were okay for what they did and wouldn't require grounding but are a bit difficult to tune in my opinion.
Wilson Little Will antenna was a reliable little radio but range is limited.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/c...nnas/products/wilson-little-wil-cb-antenna-36
Wilson 5000 mag mount cb was a good antenna if you want near full size but it's tall. VERY tall. So clearance may be an issue.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/c...nas/products/wilson-5000-magnet-cb-antenna-62
Next are more durable antennas. The Firestic II 2', 3' and 5'. I currently run all of them believe it or not on quick disconnects so I can switch them out as needed.
You pick from the drop down. I use my 2' antenna for clearance and believe it or not it's tuned the best. My 3' for flying a flag but keeping radio available and my 5' for storm chasing as it provides me the longest range.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/firestik-cb-antennas/products/firestik-fs-cb-antenna
RF Cable: Typically Coax is Coax, some is shielded more than others to help improve performance but in the end they all work the same. You can get Coax with a built in grounding wire so you can ground the setup easier.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/cb-coax-cable/products/rg-58-cb-coax-cable
Compatible with: All CB radios and mount studs that accept a PL-259 coax connection. For most uses, we recommend 18' over 9', because the longer cable is more resistant to performance and installations problems. The 9' length doesn't cause problems, but 18' lengths tend to work better in most installations, which is why we recommend them.
SWR Meter for tuning the antenna. Fairly easy to use and instructions are easy to follow.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/cb-swr-meter/products/10-watt-swr-meter
Now mounting solutions. You can do hood mounted between the seem, you can do a mount on your roof rails, mag mounted, I have seen some that install a mount onto the rear tow hook, etc. I personally recommend the rear of the vehicle as those that have installed on the front of the vehicle complain about noise from all the electrical stuff in the engine bay.
Depending on where you mount your antenna and which antenna you choose you may need a quick disconnect. I personally use the one linked below but I am very abusive to my antennas.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/c...nects/products/heavy-duty-cb-quick-disconnect
You may also need a spring so the antenna can flex without breaking. This is the one I use and it's wonderful. Very heavy and provides wonderful spring for even the heaviest of antennas.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/c...s/products/super-heavy-duty-cb-antenna-spring
Here are a TON of mounting solutions based on your needs and location.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/collections/cb-antenna-mounts
I wonder if you could do something with the two studs on the hatch behind the tail light. Or, if you can get your hands on a Gobi ladder mount you can mount to that.
Now, range will vary greatly base on the location you have the antenna mounted. The higher up on the vehicle the better range you will get and easier it will be to tune as the body of the vehicle won't be in the way. ALL antennas require tuning. Don't fall for the "pretuned" antennas, theres no such thing as a one size fits all. An untuned antenna can actually damage the radio and cause it to go out early and severely limit your range. In today's world the likelihood of getting 3 miles out of a radio is difficult because vehicles are a nightmare to ground on and there is SO much interference. Even with the best setup at legal power levels you are looking at a mile maybe 2. Even with my setup I can only get out about 4-5 miles and receive even less but I'm not running a "legal" setup. My radio has been tuned for more power but I have NOT had an amplifier installed. Instead of running 4 watts of power I'm running 10. Each setup is unique and one person to the next may have different results. Around here I get 4-5 miles of transmit range, out on the open road in flat country I get 7-10 miles. In the mountains I get far less at maybe 2 miles.
Now yes, my needs are a bit more critical and I need something reliable. In the end as long as you can get the antenna tuned you should have okay results. I'll add photos from my phone since the forum won't let me upload in bulk.
Approximate Range:
Approximate ranges are provided for comparison purposes only and are subject to numerous installation and environmental variables. For more detailed information, please see our reference article on CB Radio Range.
2' Length: 2 to 3 miles
3' Length: 3 to 4 miles
4' Length: 4 to 6 miles
5' Length: 5 to 7 miles
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