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As I mentioned in my earlier thread CB Radio Install Questions I planned on installing a Midland 75-822 into my 2000 LC. My setup includes a Firestik Firefly 3' antenna mounted to a LabRak Drivers Side antenna mount via FireRing w/18ft coax and the appropriate stud mount. I did drill into the body to route the cable up to the front of the cab. I know know..there are other ways to route it without drilling holes in the body. But it turned out to be an easier than expected job and I am very happy with how it turned out. So the entire installation process took an hour and 25 minutes (timed on my iPhone). I have always been and always will be a very visual learner and I believe in it. So in kindness to others who are that way as well I was not camera shy when it came to documenting this installation. Well without further ado, let it begin!
It started with the Midland CB radio and installing a hanger button on the pack. If you do not know the Midland has a belt-clip on the back because it is also made to be mobile. I ordered a Firestik Replacement Microphone Hanger Button to solve this. First step was opening the radio up. 4 screws on the back and 2 on the bottom. Begin my pulling it apart at the bottom and be gentle around the lanyard hole. Now, realize that if you mount the bolt in between the 2 screw holes where the belt clip was mounted it will not be as stable if mounted to the dash of a vehicle. The mobile slide-on adapter with the antenna and power cord has a lot of weight to it and the bottom of the radio will vibrate against the dash. You will want to make the hole almost dead center in the middle of the Model/Series No. sticker on the back plate of the radio.
Assembled the Firestik Hanger Button with locker washer and liberal amounts of Loctite
Trim the excess bolt off and smooth it down flush with the nut using a file
Reassemble (making sure to put in place the spring loaded catch that secures the adapter/battery pack to the radio) and voila!
No interference whatsoever from the nut touching any of the internals and it still works just fine. Here it is attached to the button mount that will be installed in the next phase (unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures during that step but I do have a pic of where it is mounted on my dash).
To be continued...
It started with the Midland CB radio and installing a hanger button on the pack. If you do not know the Midland has a belt-clip on the back because it is also made to be mobile. I ordered a Firestik Replacement Microphone Hanger Button to solve this. First step was opening the radio up. 4 screws on the back and 2 on the bottom. Begin my pulling it apart at the bottom and be gentle around the lanyard hole. Now, realize that if you mount the bolt in between the 2 screw holes where the belt clip was mounted it will not be as stable if mounted to the dash of a vehicle. The mobile slide-on adapter with the antenna and power cord has a lot of weight to it and the bottom of the radio will vibrate against the dash. You will want to make the hole almost dead center in the middle of the Model/Series No. sticker on the back plate of the radio.
Assembled the Firestik Hanger Button with locker washer and liberal amounts of Loctite
Trim the excess bolt off and smooth it down flush with the nut using a file
Reassemble (making sure to put in place the spring loaded catch that secures the adapter/battery pack to the radio) and voila!
No interference whatsoever from the nut touching any of the internals and it still works just fine. Here it is attached to the button mount that will be installed in the next phase (unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures during that step but I do have a pic of where it is mounted on my dash).
To be continued...