Install a Mobile CB Radio in under 1 Minute. Perfect for Road Trips and Convoys

How to install a Road trip and CONVOY CB Radio system in under 1 minute #cbradio President Thomas FCC is a great mobile CB Radio with many "Big Radio" features in a small package. The Thomas is also one of the newest radios with a first in the USA using AM and FM . #cbradio #prepping #mobilecbradio
I used the new ultra powerful President Magnet mount and a Pro Comm Antenna.
The choice of antenna is up to you as long as the antenna has the mostly universal thread size of 3/8 X 24. You can use a shorter antenna for a more low profile or a larger antenna for greater range.
Here are a few links to get you started.
President Electronics THOMAS FCC 40-channel AM/FM CB Radio amzn.to/3zz3tO3
President Electronics New Virginia Magnetic Mount CB Radio Antenna ( I have been using this antenna quite a bit and it is a great performer) amzn.to/3cvQZO3
President Magnet Mount www.buytwowayr...
www.mtcradio.c...
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Supply Cord amzn.to/3J78WPi
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PRESIDENT MCKINLEY II FCC AM/FM/SSB CB Radio - Exclusive Limited Release.. amzn.to/3S67ALa
President Electronics DIGIMIKE Microphone with Noise Reduction Circuit (NRC) .. amzn.to/47hyWm7
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[@sunranger2010]

Extremely helpful exactly what we need simple, Direct thank you

[@richeastmain4031]

Nice set up. We use the President Randy hand held and the New Virginia antenna in my wife’s car. Super easy to set up and very good performance also. The radio lasts all day and can plug in to the car to charge if needed.

[@breakerbroke23]

I shot a video using the Randy II FCC and the new Virginia, great setup and small enough to be left in the vehicle for an emergency setup as well. That video comes next. Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@billythekid5196]

@@breakerbroke23 is the Wilson 1000 as good as that antenna u got? Thanks

[@breakerbroke23]

@@billythekid5196 Yes the Wilson is as good if not just a bit better..

[@danielmavity1556]

So no swr check just pinch coax in the door great advice

[@clockwork421]

I was hoping there would be some cable management I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to run the antenna wire with the weather stripping

[@321CatboxWA]

Slick . Not your grandparents emergency Cb . This setup works . Side note : When you turned up the AF , it was as if on cue. 💣🙉

[@Elephantine999]

Great quick and easy bare minimum installation.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

I’ve ran a few of those antennas over the years in a similar setup , I like them . My buddy always called then hybrid antennas for some reason , he sold them at his shop . Great performance for the money, then about 10 years ago the price doubled 😬.. I haven’t priced one in years , but I’d like to have another as a backup . I still have mine I ran for years on my patrol car

[@evi2083]

You can get 10 miles if you do it right. You have to calibrate the cb radio. You have to check the power and the SWR reading and adjust.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

nice CB radio on a budget

[@bangzoom8180]

The radio is grounded once the cigarette lighter adapter is plugged in, correct? If you ran power to fuse box instead, you''d need to attach radio ground wire to a metal screw or nut, correct?

[@breakerbroke23]

correct. If you want to "hardwire" the cord instead using the cigarette lighter adapter.

[@valentin2869]

Hello and thanks a lot for this video. The antenna cable is pinched on the door, is that a problem ? What level of "radio noise" is the cigarette lighter alimentation going to make, versus a battery alimentation directly ?

[@breakerbroke23]

I route the coax to a corner of the door jam, usually never have an issue with pinched coax. I run a 100w radio in this car at times so I have a 8ga wire hooked direct to the battery (fused) . the noise using cig VS batt is the same. Problem with this car is fuel injector noise. PIA at times, some radios filter it out pretty good, hammy ham radios are the worst performers noise wise. Great question !!! Cheers

[@valentin2869]

@@breakerbroke23 thank you for your answer i'll try to do this with my President Teddy II !

[@UDX-59Z]

Nice cameo by Kim! 👍

[@timidater4803]

always check swr before running the radio. you can get cheap meters on the net tomake sure you dont burn a final

[@tahoma6889]

Do note, magnet mount should only be temporary. If left on long (which you can do if you like) they will damage paint. Both by uneven sun fading (after a year they will leave a darker circle as the rest of the paint fades a bit), and trapping sand under the magnet which will scratch paint when removing the antenna. Be advised.

[@foxman362]

Nice setup.......

[@fredsilvers1427]

If I'm also using a pa speaker, is the cigarette lighter enough? I think I'm using an 8ohm speaker.

[@pamhockens4148]

what the SWR at, or was that jest so you could RX with it

[@breakerbroke23]

SWR of 1.7 all 40 channels. Not perfect but just fine for this application. BTW... In a test I did from my base station to her vehicle, we had a cross town conversations at a distance of 14 + miles. Thanks for watching.

[@pamhockens4148]

@@breakerbroke23 super it tested it out 73's

[@ericromano7703]

Curious how well those magnetic mounts hold up driving down the road. I assume they'd have to be find or no one would buy them but still makes me a bit nervous.

[@breakerbroke23]

They hold up fine. In certain areas our speed limit is 80MPH. No problems at that speed.

[@MrJuliankan]

Is the magnet mount secured when travelling and does it cause interference?

[@breakerbroke23]

Yes the mag mount was sturdy up to speeds of 85mph.

[@jaimecosta2966]

I don't use it any moore but I still have two unites from the 80

[@Chill-bl6vd]

Will installing a cb radio into a very new car affect the car battery at all or any other things in the car?

[@breakerbroke23]

In my experience no. I have however seen noise from the new vehicles get into the radio.

[@eprohoda]

breakerbroke23~ outstanding upload.

[@321CatboxWA]

Someone , please make a single and double cup holder cb radio mount .

[@michaelpittaro1902]

Lido Mount might be an option for a radio this size www.lidoradio.com/

[@2tenaquatics]

Did you have to tune in the antenna? (SWR meter)

[@breakerbroke23]

I checked the SWR and it was 1.5 on ch 20 out the box. That is just fine for temporary use, the idea for this video was to keep it simple.

[@LTPottenger]

Sweet!

[@jackshaw9637]

How does this antenna compair to the Wilson 1000 or 5000?

[@breakerbroke23]

The wilsons are much better. Take it one step further and get the 5000. It has slightly better receive. I have done A&B comp.

[@1BillyPeterson]

And it's okay to close the door on the wire?

[@breakerbroke23]

I try to rout my coax in and around a curve, like the B pillar and roof. We don't want to pinch coax as when coax is pinched it can change the impedance as well as any physical damage.

[@gregjohnston3504]

Need to check/ set SWR…….?!

[@cujoe100]

Run coax thru trunk

[@jfrphoto01]

That Pro-Am CB antenna is based on an old line of MFJ HF antennas that haven't been made in about 10 years because they were crappy at best. I do hope that you check the VSWR every time that you install and uninstall that system in a vehicle as it will change even when used in the same vehicle.

[@breakerbroke23]

I have been selling and using these antennas for many years (since mid 90s) and had only two fail. One was a customers and one was mine on our old shop truck. Thanks for watching.

[@mediasatsng6889]

Aerial not SWR to radio so the range performance will be poor, if the SWR is really bad then the radio will be damaged pretty soon.

[@BlackAdder1970]

Oof. Magnetic mounts ruin the paint on your car roof. Check your SWRs or you'll burn the thing up

[@jamesdarnell8632]

Unfortunately, there was no installation done, but hey, not click bait either😅

[@johanbrittz9054]

This is more of a wire up connection and not a installation!

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

U didn't swr the radio ur blow up radio

[@cujoe100]

Don't run coax like that

[@breakerbroke23]

Why?

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

easy set up a lot better with a ranger radio president radios,not worth spending one dollar on junk!!!!!!!!

[@Edward-s2y6i]

You didn't check swr you are pinching the write not good advice

[@breakerbroke23]

SWR preset at 1.4 (ch 20) and no pinch happens when routing coax through a corner, bigger gap between door and B-pillar. Hatchbacks as well.......... Thanks for watching.