CB radio in a Deuce

[baja_power]

Our Duce came with the <SPAN class=pagetitle>ANTENNA BASE MX6707 If we were to intall a CB radio in the truck , could we use this base? also, we need the antenna to go on the base. anyone know what antenna fits this base?

 

[Lee Alessi]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/DotNetForum/default.aspx?f=63&m=8162

 

[Longhunter7]

Baja Power,

The AS-1729 antenna is what is used on the MX-6707 base!

The AS-1730 is the lower section and the AT-1095 is the upper section, which makes up the AS-1729 antenna.

It is not set up for CB use, so you will have to modify it. :nono:

 

[cranetruck]

The As-1729 is like 10 feet high, you can't drive with it unless it's tied down. I tried to adjust it for CB, but the best I could get was a SWR of about 2:1. Not good! I now use a regular CB antenna. Keep in mind that a large SWR can damage your CB radio.

 

[Lee Alessi]

The As-1729 is like 10 feet high, you can't drive with it unless it's tied down. I tried to adjust it for CB, but the best I could get was a SWR of about 2:1. Not good! I now use a regular CB antenna. Keep in mind that a large SWR can damage your CB radio.

very good points. on my m715, after cutting the antenna i can run on the interstate and ive never hit anything, not street lights or anything. the interstate, and all state roads are required to maintain a 14' clearance. so you cut the antenna to 102" then add the 6" spring to that and that gives you 108". 108/12 = 9'. so then you con mount the base at 4.5' above the ground on the deuce. ill probably mount mine to the cab if possible and maybe under or around the slave plug. at 13.5' that will give you at least a 6" margin of error.


take the bottom of the 6707 base apart. pull ALL of the "guts" out. run a single wire from the BNC connector on the bottom to the center post at the base of the spring. get a cb cable to bnc connector adapter and you are done. the housing apparently "mutes" that part of the wire and i get about 1.1 on my swr's. ive had no problems and have been running it for a while. ymmv and PLEASE check your swr's



ill post up when i get a chance to mount it.

 

[Lee Alessi]

the bases and antennas are available here for 119. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=170530
the sugar scoop mount, "hat channel" spacer and backing plate were available at:
rapco Phone: 940-872-2403 for 20. it looks like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6522837326&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT

 

[baja_power]

Through the power of Google, I found a website showing step by step instructions on converting the base to use a CB radio! []








http://www.amghummer.com/radio/Milantenna/milAntenna.htm

 

[40grit]

I got the set form the place Mcinfantry posted, it came in a real nice used condition canvas rollup with the MX6707 base and 2 sections of fiberglass, but also 3 top sections made all of copper with an about 1" ring on top, any body got any idea what they are for?

 

[Armada]

Dunno, but I got the same thing too. The kit was supposedly used but it saw very little use, if any.
Was wondering about the 3 sections with the rings also.

 

[40grit]

IF you want this antenna set, the price for the place Lee posted above just got lowered to $90. www.sportsmanguide.com item #FX5M 87377