[brian]

-i was at the bsp meet last weekend and noticed all the socalm guys were running cbs, mainly the handheld cobra units for doing canyon runs. i had a cobra 18wxstII lying around and threw it in my dash today. i got to say the fit is excellent, although i may make a small bezel out of cf later.
- what are you guys running? and specifically what about antennas, i know some guys use the oem for cb, how is this done? mines just sitting in the dash for now #-o

 

[TrophyFodder]

The Canucks always have their CBs at the Gap!

 

[LagunaMiata]

That's a cool install... My Uniden is behind the passenger seat.

 

[freedomgli]

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/columns/worlds-greatest-radio-scanners-139130.php

I've been pulled 3 times and gotten 2 speeding tickets in the past 2 months. Radar detectors are illegal most of the places I drive so I'm seriously considering investing in a scanner and/or cb but I don't like dashtop units (theft risk), big whip antennas (ugly) or handhelds (limited radio range).

 

[brian]

freedomgli- most of the ones i saw at the meet were cobra 75 wx st's (i think thats the #) the box is hidden under your seat and you control all functions on the handset. i'd get that unit if i had the $ and were worried about theft.
- also these guys were running their cb signals through their factory antennas, so you havent got a big ol' whip. a very stealthy install!

 

[boogie van]

pretty sure you can get an adapter so you can use your stock antenna. I think it connects behind your radio, like if you have an aftermarket head unit. Not sure if it interferes with radio operation. check jcwhitney.com I think thats where I saw them a while ago.

I have one in my van, sometimes pretty entertaining on roadtrips. especially useful for finding out why the hell you are stuck in a traffic jam too.

actually brian, I think thats the exact model I have. :mrgreen:

 

[Phatmiata]

I usually take a handheld for the long trips, other than that, i just use the jelly phone



PhatMiata

 

[david]

I run the Cobra 75WXST. All the controls are in the handset. The actual installed box is about the size of a cigarette package. Nice and stealthy.


Jeff Anderson makes a splitter specifically for the Miata. You can find some info here.

 

[brian]

-thanks david, i emailed him and will be getting one of his splitters