Let's Build A Mobile Set Up, Tips and Tricks pt.1

[@GroundControl204]

I have a great respect for the guys who take so much time on mobile installs whether it’s for competition or daily use, not a lot of room to work with considering vehicles and some times can become frustrating. Me personally, take the extra meticulous mile on my base station. Very cool install Mr.Miller and that’s a clean suburban too. 73

[@Tony-rl2fr]

If 204GC is here with a positive comment, then as far as I'm concerned, you're legit. Subbed, thanks to good content and 204GC.

[@GroundControl204]

@@Tony-rl2fr Thanks a lot, but in all honesty BBI is Mr. Miyagi and I’m just Daniel son.👍🏻😂73

[@420commslink]

Yeah me too, between Ground control and BBI those guys keep me on youtube lol. Waving a hand Luke and Mike👋🏻

[@commslinktv]

Good analogy 204GC🤣

[@bblod4896]

Never thought about using a backer plate but I'm just running a Wilson 1000 on the truck roof. Thanks for the installation class Luke, have a good Sunday.

[@jimnunya1253]

Yeah for a bigger antenna on your roof or some center mass of your car metal, if you just put a hole in there in a real long antenna you're going to end up realizing that that's just a big can opener at some point!!! It might be about the same time you realize that the hole just keeps getting bigger bigger and it's not that it's the antennas loose it's just that the antenna run out of space to grab. Guy you had my van before me didn't use a backer plate or a strong puck mount and he just put the thing on there with basic minimal attachment for any antenna. If I was to put my antenna on there and drive it would have been like the guy before me I seen him take a left turn, his antenna turned right and then he took a right and his antenna turned left!!! I said how do you talk anywhere bro?!!! I told him it's a problem, he said No it's not a problem!!! 😮😅 Yeah he was having problems but he was in denial he was just thinking that the amp is just not putting out enough or the coaxes loose or that there's a bad ground wire on his radio!!!😮 I mean come on bro. Come on. Really??? It's like it's like a plunger just left on a toilet wobbling back and forth but it's not actually mounted to s**t!!!!!😅😮 I Don't have a puck mount and not going to install in center of roof as have converted van to RV and don't want CB antenna connector and coax coming through to my head!!! I use a triple magnet mount with a little tape on the magnets to roof, just to make sure they don't pop up while going over speed bumps, because that clomping noise on the roof bugs the hell out of me and I like the additional hold tape gives me when I'm traveling at 90 mph down the road, it's that sense of security that I need!! We could tell you story about a mangle antenna? Have a full size Chevy van with 102-in whip on top and then get that thing towed on a flatbed and then have that truck drive underneath overpasses they're only 14 ft tall!!!!!😅🎉😮😢

[@TheFlyingSquerill]

extremely appreciate your time and effort in putting this project on video...thanks ever so much...!!!

[@jhen291AL]

This Video Mr BBI WILL BE YOUR CEMENT LEGECY, by far it's the one single most IMPORTANT VEDEO you have to date, TRUELY THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!!😊

[@44Dan]

For my Mobile Rig (planning for a few years) I bought myself a 2015 Texas Highway Patrol Pursuit Tahoe... My target vehicle was the Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) over the Special Service Vehicle (SSV)... According to my research it has some things the SSV is lacking... The Radio/Computer technology that is engineered into these vehicles is impressive.. If you don't have to have a New vehicle these should be considered, especially if you're looking for a radio rig.. Plans are to incorporate my CB, mobile GMRS and my Ham.... Two are in and constantly being relocated trying to get it set up so that any single radio or all can be operated while driving safely...LOL..... Mr BBI certainly knows his business and I've learned a lot watching the videos.... Keep It Up & Thank You... 44Dan KK7RBE, WSCW671, KYQ9013 (CB 1969)

[@philhall6778]

Oh man....learning time for me...love these..dr.phil says hello from illinois..love the burb...rolling radio station....

[@electromechanicalstuff2602]

Just a 4*16 so they can hear me 10 miles down the road. Lol my factory 955 can talk that far from mobile to mobile. My straight 8 can go a LITTLE bit further. Lol

[@randallroberson8635]

Thank you for all your tips and experiences.

[@gabrielM1111]

Im almost certain your suburban's entire body and frame is all factory bonded by standard welding and bolting not glue like you keep saying. Use multimeter and youll see nearly all the metal in your vehicle is at the sane potential to your main and add on batteries (if said batteries are properly/heavily grounded to engine and chassis) Only possible resistance will be doors if plastic washers are used in hinges. I think only bonding that would make a noticeable difference is 1 strap on each door. Id put ferrite beads on all your car audio speaker wires and rca cable. For magmount its important to a solid connection between the foil film under the magnet and the internal antenna ground.

[@hardhead7056]

That antenna sings because it is made of flat bar stock. Ive not seen the antennas that use round stock for thier coils sing. Personally.

[@BklynRulz]

Can't say enough about all your vids but this one might just be your best. Can't wait for the rest of the mobile install vids. Thanks for taking the time to show us your methods. 455 NYC

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Looking good.... Dynamat is great have it on my doors for stereo sound.

[@brianolmstead6]

Thank you for this. I've had to deal with a ground pigtail to the puck before. It causes the feedline to radiate, affects SWR, and can cause RF microphone feedback. A quick fix is to clamp split ferrite beads over the coax and slide them up to where the ground pigtail exits the coax. Looking forward to the next installment!

[@EricTechstuffs]

NICE ! Can't wait for part 2 !

[@robertperry8973]

I am amazed to know that there is actually a Big strapper who is willing to give the world a glimpse into that world of CB radio that is as mysterious and interesting 🤔. I am so blessed to have your channel

[@CarrotDugTooDeep]

That first whip antenna that you mentioned was made by Motorola is actually branded by Motorola and Harris, but is made by PCTel. It is not 0-6 meter, it is 136-174, 380-520 & 7/800 MHz. It is a 1/4 wave on VHF and is very wide-banded and works very well. They are what we use on our system for all 4 bands.

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

Ah they made. Two or three versions of the same antenna man. I have the 2-meter version myself. It works okay

[@kf4cei]

I love your videos. Technical stuff, but with some badassery for us Gen-X hams and bench techs. Pretty sure I'm not the only one who blares heavy metal and grunge while running LMR400 through my headliner.

[@wildintrudertechnology]

Nice clean job! Makes me miss my 1990 model suburban. Just awesomeness brother!

[@randyfox4611]

Really a great video BBI and more to follow.......cant wait. Thanks as always for being a great teacher. The Drag'NFly in tennessee said that.

[@George_S.G]

Never stop learning !!!!

[@James-we2gx]

I did get some knowledge from this video. Thankyou for making it for us all. Get’s me thinking. Thankyou, Mr. BBI.

[@DK5ONV]

Awsome job done, Mr. Miller! Happy sunday from SW.-Germany

[@luckymunkey77.]

And now I’m beginning to understand the whole grounding issue. I’m subbed

[@LarryGivens]

Dr J Fresno Cal. R.I.P. helped me build my mobile & he was just like you , no shortcuts. Thank you for keeping this lost art going Mr BBI you big duck.

[@donaldlee1525]

Your video is very educational. I wish I could get someone to do this to my vehicle

[@joecarty8579]

I’m planning to do an install on my Toyota pickup but my biggest concern is Airbags, not sure if that’s ever been an issue for anyone. I would be happy with 500w carrier so relatively qrp compared to what you run. Ps the power/temp rating on your feeder is when it’s in free air for cooling, watch out if you cover it.

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

I have not had a problem with the airbags it's just me though let's see what other people have to say

[@FirstHandBlind]

The only question I have right now is..... how did you get your logo to display on your head unit?

[@joerowland7350]

Thanks this just in time as I'M about to do my 4x4 I bin fix up I have a breedlove 2 inch thick strap n the mat n I cut a plate To sandwich under the 8 inch I have bounded most of the truck Tube bumper's rock sliders roll bar Hood bed but I'm going to try your threaded rod

[@petersannicolas8949]

Loving the BBI mobile looks good BBI

[@Big_B123]

AWESOME DUDE REALLY APPRECIATE YOU SHARING THIS INSTALL VERY INFORMATIVE & HELPFUL WHEN YOU ARE DONE PLEASE PROVIDE A MATERIAL LIST

[@root7205]

The only thing I do differently with the mat is use a roller. I find I usually get a better bond by rolling the mat instead of just using finger pressure. And how well do those small antennas work for 2 meter?

[@ehayes5217]

Great vid, very interesting; however, for a newcomer like myself, it'd also be great to see a more "basic" install, that is, one showing just the simple stuff that a newbie wud need to know on a FIRST install--thanx!

[@joeyemmert3519]

What kind of vehicle you have depends on setup and if you decide you want TALK and RECEIVE or astetic talk and receive

[@joeyemmert3519]

Even a big setup can look ugly but if done right will look as if it was supposed to be that way in the first place

[@joeythompson3579]

Bonding straps size matters Sounds like radio porn 🤣 keep the videos coming

[@garybarnstable9569]

Thank you for install. Answers alot Questions. Piece of metal what type of metal aluminum steel or what sorry just asking.

[@glenroycorbin9347]

Thanks Bbi for a very informative 👍 video great job Greetings from Barbados 🇧🇧 Aggitator out

[@maninthevan53]

wow nice underbody coating , just bought a 2017 tahoe and thinking of a good underbody coating , the standard is dodo , already seeing some rust

[@arildoaparecidocosta5729]

Top hein parabéns guerreiros bazuka Foz do Iguaçu pr Brasil

[@FlightJunkie]

Just a Note to THANK YOU for taking the time to share. Over the years I have done a number of Installs (HACKS), as compares to what I have just watched. My next vehicle will incorporate what I have just learned. Thanks Again

[@AmateurRadio]

once you see flames its too hot. the flux has burned. better to use a little less heat. nice vid.

[@J20ginger]

I love it dude please keep them coming 639 break break 🇨🇦

[@TimberTramp]

Watch AvE’s take on star washers and other mechanical type “lockers”….I believe, in short, he found everything is virtually worthless except “nordlock” (I think they’re called) washers…they’re kind of a cupped washer with spiral type tooth on the washer… he has a good take on the situation! Good on the Loctite!

[@lawrencekb5zzb551]

Excellent video Luke. One quick question. Where do you get the connectors to make your "ground lug" to the shield side of the rg-393? Do you make them yourself?. Tnx and 73

[@andrewevanoff1192]

What are you going to run in there? The antenna looks like a CB antenna. You mentioned several alternators and additional batteries. What power will you be running? I don't know much about CB but isn't it limited to 4 watts on AM mode? Do you need a special license for high power? BTW, I've been running mobile HF for close to 20 years. Currently I use an Icom IC-7000 and a Tarheel 75A antenna. I agree with you about grounding and bonding. I did similar things in my 4Runner but the most important was to bond the exhaust to the frame in several places. Also, I bonded the body to frame and the rear axle to frame (to keep any RF current from pitting the rear bearings. Unlikely but possible). Prior to that, after I installed the radio and tried transmitting on 40 meters while driving, the check engine light came on and the vehicle went into limp mode (greatly reduced power). I'm glad I had an OBD2 reader with me and was able to clear the codes and get home. It would have been a major trouble if I didn't have the scanner with me. We were way out in the middle of nowhere. I highly recommend having one if you run a high power transmitter. Bonding the exhaust fixed the problem and the codes never came back.

[@561ENTERPRISE]

Impressive BBI. Looking forward to the bonding videos. 73's

[@TimmonBreenBabyGirl]

That stuff you call glue is called sealer. It doesn’t glue body panels together. It seals the joints that are spot welded. I’ve been in the factories that make GM trucks and there are an army of robots that spot weld the bodies together.

[@towerman75]

The only thing I don't understand, for the grounding is super, but at the wattage you talked about running, and the electronics that is involved in todays vehicles, how do you keep from getting into that ??

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

Well the thing that we've worked out is the RF will stay on the outside of the vehicle for the most part. Some of the higher frequencies get blocked out by the just simple things like the tent that's in the windows. You ever noticed how your garage door opener sometimes won't work if your vehicle is just a certain way and there's too much window tint in the way.. that helps put a good grounding system a little bit of properly placed ferrite the wires that go to and from the electronics aren't residents of the RF just kind of passes right on by. I really wish in modern vehicles they would do Twisted leads on most of the electronics that would help so much

[@joekane5029]

Its Saturday I'm sitting in the basement watching this and not doing my "honey do " list 🤣...how long can I go before I'm busted

[@408SPLKINGS]

If you just do your honey, your honey will forget your honey do list.

[@ryanpaaz]

Newer Burban. Curious to see if there will be any problems with the the computer controlled bits of the car. Sure he'll keep the ride from being an RFI mess, but it may just be a case of overload and proximity.

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

I'm looking forward to finding this out myself. But I'm sure there's not going to be any problems that I can't overcome with either grounding or ferrite choking

[@adi-hg2zt]

Thankyou mr bbi for all the videos you upload always a pleasure to watch a master at work.have a great day sir and all the best to you and your family.take Care coz we care.From the UK.

[@ubergeek318]

So is the reason you made the ground straps with the torch is because the solder pot takes to long to heat up?

[@charlesbaker5309]

BBI I guess you are running a Mr Cooley antenna? What inch is the bottom shaft? What length shaft do you think is best on a suburban? And why? Do you like the predator 10 k antenna? I know I'm asking alot of questions but I'm trying to learn something, thanks man, CBJ NC got down

[@mackenziesibley7025]

What brand/ model 2m antenna? Larson?

[@earlblackjackmartinjr5750]

All I can say is GOOD GRIEF. 👍

[@tyronetbrown2152]

Keep up the Good Work,.Grave Digger,.660 State of Maryland,.10.6, Reading this Mail.......

[@KINGLOWNESS]

"Si Bueno" gets me everytime 😂😂😂

[@rhoemberg1969]

🔥 Thanks Mr. BBI for tbe adult beverage ! Why is it when I am hanging around The Dark Side .... I feel like building, breaking or burning something down ???????☠💥🤬 🧯⚡🔥🍻

[@johnnywood8082]

Mr BBI, I need a 4 pill to run with my 955. Can you accommodate?

[@RC-Heli835]

1:16:16 Nice Antenna analyzer.

[@charlesbaker5309]

BBI you want never have a problem with that set up, DAMN GOOD JOB man , get er Done 💪😁 CBJ NC

[@TimberTramp]

Could you have run the ground strap between the reinforcement rods and the sheet? Maybe along one end for one strap and the other end for the other…? Just thinking aloud and I seriously know a little less than nothing so take it for what it is worth….-noob

[@MrNobody-gi3gj]

Love it luke!! Awesome job and always great content

[@CASH-1846]

Kick ass video Luke!!!! Thanks

[@brianragsdale4024]

Will this setup work on top of a fiber glass camper shell?

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

It needs the metal of the roof, so if you're able to put a metal sheet completely underneath the camper shell then yes

[@86jekstrom]

Thanks for the tip on body glue....i never considered that

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

Lap sealant is a very strong but very flexible rubber based glue unbelievably cool stuff

[@86jekstrom]

@@BoxBuilderIdaho how many volts does it take for miss to grow on the south side of the tree. I been hacked and wanna know 1 to 4 100% on to 45 fives doesn't belong .... Buck oh five at best gone

[@567caboverbob]

Doesn't matter how much Loctite you use (most guys use too much), if you don't use primer it's a waste of time...........

[@tracystolp5357]

Nice clean job 👍

[@dimwittflathead639]

Ok, one small thing eludes me about antennas, is the ground plane supposed to be magnetic or non magnetic?

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

Either or.. the main thing is contacted the surface area of the vehicle body period at lower output power levels the the bond of the magnet to the body of the vehicle for more than substantially. But once you start to increase your power output level that magnetic connection becomes woefully inadequate

[@aaronson2540]

DEFINITELY NOT FIRST, BUT ANOTHER FINE VIDEO MR. BBI.... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼..... AND YES BITCH I AM A FAN.....😂😂😂

[@dougpoulton5544]

Now you can get on the interstate and ask all the truckers "can you hear me now"?

[@beekeeper8474]

Wish I had the balls to do this with my Tahoe love i get my antenna up higher. I just have it on the back hatch

[@jhen291AL]

i did it to my 16 tahoe it really works zero reflex, dk 5000w

[@buckaroobonsi555]

Good Job!!!

[@charlesbaker5309]

How long is the coax from the puck? CBJ - North Carolina

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

12.5 feet

[@charlesbaker5309]

@@BoxBuilderIdaho hey my friend where is the best place to get that coax and what exactly is it called? Thanks man 👍

[@maninthevan53]

Nice job with a lot of patience 👍

[@madmannkc3562]

Makes me want to build a mobile. Bad intentions in leavenworth ks. Good Friends with big train, rattle snake, gun fighter and zero 39

[@86jekstrom]

Love the content.... Glad to see I have a couple tools that the pros use.

[@craig_sez8534]

Gotta watch this on tv..To bug eyed tryin to watch on my phone..Might get some tips on gettin my 102" on my cascadia to reach out some more..

[@joekane5029]

I can't wait for part #2👏👊

[@321CatboxWA]

Cool Man ! Bonding next . .. Giggidy

[@frankwc0o]

Do you know of anyone in SoCal that does great mobile installations? thx

[@SunriseCrawlers]

Friends like Rick are valuable

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

AWESOME BUILD

[@bgvan37]

Great video.

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

It didn’t show up close exactly how it mounted to the puck under of the headliner, dang !! Nice set up 👍👍. I’m on to part 2

[@MajorMarvin]

Thank you

[@RonaldTaylor-n3h]

How to make two hot antennas for my suburban?

[@KINGLOWNESS]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR DOCUMENTING THIS AMAZING START TO A BAD@ZZ INSTALL!!! KEEP 'EM COMING Mr. BBi!!!

[@miltonflores3186]

Over kill, few zip ties would have done the job, as TechNine says...some cats live in wonderland!

[@chrishuber4853]

How much of this is applicable to a 10 and 11 meter setup? I'm guessing all of it, but is there anything you would do differently for a 10 and 11 meter. I'm not even clear what band this video is for because of the antennas you use. Anyways, sorry for the dumb questions, but I'd rather ask than screw something up. Thanks so much. I love your videos. This info is priceless.

[@joshp2424]

NICE VIDEO BBI THANKS FOR THE 411 KEEP THEM COMIN 73 FROM THE MINI GRASS

[@jamesmartin8486]

Where can I get that att from

[@Mr_Clean]

16 pills some good conditions and a hot truck! 💪

[@RC-Heli835]

So Oh!! I'm anxious to see what all is going into the rest of thisthing....... 16 pill? Radio? Finetuned Stryker 955? This is exciting!

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

nahh D-rail radio.

[@RC-Heli835]

@@BoxBuilderIdaho You know D-Rail? Unfortunately he's 2 hrs from me. I was gonna drive over there and wait on him to fix my Stryker 955. Turns out I had a bad mic and didn't need to go. But looking back actually maybe I never had a bad mic. The screw fell out of my antenna a couple weeks later not allowing me to use my 955 or backup Cobra 19. So it could have been a loose antenna acting up all along when I thought I'd lost modulation.

[@mikeanderson3565]

Your only going to run one antenna why not the middle of roof. They say to make the perfect ground plane ground needs to be even on both sides. Huge power you can run a coat hanger tuned. But I go parked and run a 102 inch whip center of roof worked the best. I never got a match with two antennas for a true beam. I believe the feed antenna would have to be the back. I did not feel like putting use less holes in the roof. The 30k predator is a hell of a antenna 7 feet in the center of my highlander. You did a excellent job on the roof liner. I understand your more directional on the back signal will follow the longest ground path but two antenna would be way more direct with the long ground. Mr dbi take care my 54 foot beam never turned since my woman passed. Stay safe my good friend. I'm building a truck can't stay in one place to long. Your friend till the end troublemaker aka 713 Mr utica ny 73s

[@mikeanderson3565]

I'm bad sorry BBi I said dbi stay safe I got your back lots of hatters out there. The true reason is your to smart for them and your audio is full studio sound. Been off for 6 years, at 46 is to early to pass, now I'm a rolling stone but I don't wear a hat but I found a lot of homes lol. One favor you here the pimp aka 369 tell him I'm still alive. 73s good friend.

[@lyndonwebber1389]

I’m shocked comments are on ??

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

I leave them on all the time... it's just too much for me to deal with on every single video it takes so much time to respond to everybody

[@lyndonwebber1389]

My mistake I always thought comments were off on amp builds,good job by the way .

[@lyndonwebber1389]

Wish we had builders like you in the uk

[@PatrickCambria]

Did you actually black out the low tire pressure light to avoid comments on it? If so my bad.

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

I think if you read the previous comments you'll see I've already addressed this like three or four times. No I blacked it out to quit annoying me... I've since added the TPS sensors to my rims and I no longer have an issue..

[@CT1JRZ]

Very good setup.

[@amoslarry965]

What kind of antenna is that

[@KINGLOWNESS]

Mr. Coily "BITCHSTICK"

[@slingslingbinks]

Nice job, Mr. BBI. Did i see a traction or low tire warning light on your dash? Have a good day, Waiting for the bonding video, Long live the Gunny Puck, Trapper 267 Colorado said that.

[@BoxBuilderIdaho]

Know what you saw was on on the dash is of tire pressure sensor indicator my fancy ass rims I have on that truck don't have the sensor embedded in the rim yet..

[@slingslingbinks]

@@BoxBuilderIdaho I copy that, Luke. Just busting ya about it. lol. Those sensor's are not cheep i'm sure. The average Joe can check his own air pressure. Carry on wayward son.

[@juanfgonzalez2039]

Beautiful

[@unclequack5445]

BBI is the "Jhiddu Krishnamurti" of amplifiers and all things CB related .