Mounting a president Bill CB in my side by side gator

[@zducheny]

Love it when an idea comes together

[@bctruck]

Yeah it didn’t take near as long as I thought it would.

[@WillowsGarden]

When you recommend something, it must be good. Knowing you have experience with CB radios and you seem pretty impressed speaks volumes. Y'all take care!

[@bctruck]

I’m thinking of buying another one.

[@rdnkrfnk]

A small pro tip if you put a zip tie around the mic cord so it stays straight out of the radio it will be less likely to develop a short the straight part of the mic wire isn’t designed to be bent but the curled part is

[@bctruck]

Thanks!!

[@abeldeleon3094]

Nice set up, gate fence big stop sign to deter the unwanted. 👍

[@bctruck]

It took a couple years but we’ve made it into a place we like now.

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Oh I dunno....you and I do okay on the phone. Not great, but with my mush-mouth, its a miracle anyone understands me at all, ever. S'matter of fact, you actually understand me better than most on the phone, so don't sell your ears short, my friend. Love the radio! Been thinking of installing one on my chair. But maybe just carrying the Baofeng UV-5R is the best option there. I do have the scanner and a way older desktop (non-mobile) CB in the pantry/bunker. and they get a lot of use.

[@bctruck]

I could never figure out those damned bo fangs!

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

@@bctruck I'm still hit-and-miss, but I am able to listen to my local police dispatch and the weather computer dude. Unable to manually input channel 19 but I'm workin' on it!

[@HNXMedia]

Holy crap, finally someone mentions the same thing I deal with everyday - stupid masks when you have a hearing impairment. I lost half my hearing in the desert and if someone's mouth is not moving, I may not even know they are talking. In crowded or "echo heavy" areas I even read lips (not great, but had been working on it for a long time). Still trying to figure out why hearing issues are still considered the "bastard child" of "impairments." Oh, you can be blind, wear glasses, have one arm, one leg, and all other sorts of issues and people are patient and respectful. If you have a hearing issue, they are temperamental and mean. I'm to the point that as soon as I "stop hearing" someone, I just walk away - don't care if it is rude or not. The folks I know are used to it. Not going to lie, I use it to my advantage sometimes too :)

[@bctruck]

Everyone I know, knows I can’t here them with other noises present (tv,machinery, traffic, fan, dishwasher) they know if they want me to hear them, they have to turn other stuff off or talk way louder than any other noise that may be present. It’s aggravating for everyone including me.

[@GarryFishermusic]

Thank you for the street views of your town congrats on the install of the radio.

[@bctruck]

Our roads in this town are on a third world level. My property taxes are literally 20 times higher than where I lived before. The roads are ten times worse here. This is a Democrat run town. My old town was republican run.

[@GarryFishermusic]

BCtruck, BC Blades Your words would make a heck of a advertisement for the RNC because damn all true , in Democratic run city’s towns anywhere . Sadly

[@hatchetjackphillips]

Nice setup! President makes some of the best cb’s on the market. I’m gonna swap out my Cobra 25 with a President Johnny iii in my truck soon.

[@bctruck]

I’m amazed at how far micro technology has come. These tiny little radios pack a full size punch.

[@TNbubba1]

Chief Guard Dog Breezy really works hard being a helper.

[@chrisrobinson2112]

Again, nicely done Brad!!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Enjoyed watching you work on the project. Enjoyed the ride back to your house. Makes me wish I could do the same here. However, I don't have anywhere that isn't routinely patrolled by both town & county law enforcement. (There's a spot about a mile from my house that's a known meeting place for several different reasons on municipality owned property.) BTW, Like your creativity with the antenna mount. Hope you and yours have a blessed weekend.

[@bctruck]

I’ve messed with this thing all day trying to adjust my set down I ran a heavy ground from right beside the antenna mount location down to the frame, tweaked and tuned the antenna all afternoon. Still the service is very high on 40 and within reason on 1. I’m beginning to suspect that I have no ground plane since the roof is plastic and so is the dump bed. I give up for the time being. Tomorrow I wire up the add on lights and the gator is done.

[@dtraywick27]

Your new handle is cab over pete. " the old guy on the golf cart in convoy" 😄

[@bctruck]

To late! I’ve already started calling myself sugar britches! 😂👍😂

[@davidjones1393]

YOUR HANDLES IS PUPPY LOVE

[@bctruck]

I’ve had a lot of handles in my time. My last handle was bullseye and before that, tumbleweed. I think I’m just gonna go with BC.

[@Mayhemcountryliving]

Good helper you got there!!

[@bctruck]

The best! He’s never late, never complains and stays till the work is done.

[@GrandsonofKong]

Looks like a nice set-up...a bit of a twitch from the President Bill name because of the guy from Arkansas and his broom riding wife, but could always put a piece of tape over the Bill! :-)

[@bctruck]

Might be named after William (Bill) Taft??? I’d rather believe that than think it was mister blue dress.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@bctruck Maybe Wild Bill Hickock

[@GrandsonofKong]

@@bctruck Your right! I'll take him or McKinley over "Anything for a Dollar Bill"!

[@huntman517]

Neat little CB my friend 👍

[@bctruck]

I’m amazed at its size.

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

Looks great good buddy!

[@bctruck]

10-4 ! shiny side up!

[@DownunderFarmandForge]

Still love that little set up

[@bctruck]

The one you can get in your country has additional features that we aren’t allowed to have here. One of those Additional features is access to more channels.

[@DownunderFarmandForge]

BCtruck, BC Blades do the channels match US channels, I am headed over when I can get out the door, still some room in my suitcase 😉

[@bctruck]

40 of them do but there are some channels above 40 and below 1 on the radios outside the US. Where are you coming to in the US?

[@DownunderFarmandForge]

BCtruck, BC Blades Georgia mate was supposed to be there in April but still locked in now😢

[@gregorythomas333]

Very nice install :)

[@bctruck]

Thanjs!

[@smithnwesson6158]

What We’re Dealing With Here, Is A Complete Lack Of Respect For The Law. Never thought I'd see a USB on a CB. lol

[@bctruck]

Not a complete lack of respect, it’s more like a mostly lack of respect! 😂😂

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Nice, how well does the squelch work? Thats one of the things I like about the FRS radios, that signal (or lack therof) is processed out. Thats about the same size as the radio in my RTV, My antenna is about four inches tall though, that fire stick would never make it into (or more importantly, out of my garage) Unless I got a military style tie down hook. I really need an external speaker for mine, same problem....

[@bctruck]

The squelch works great and its got weather channels on the radio too. I think I forgot to mention that.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

BCtruck, BC Blades Yea, the weather radio is really handy. I’ve used that on my hand helds before when I was in the woods, and the weather looked like it was turning.

[@countryboyx007]

i like the small radio. i see the road crews in la. is slacking also

[@bctruck]

Im in texas now. just over the state line. these roads in this little town (waskom) are much much worse than the town I lived in, in Louisiana.

[@countryboyx007]

@@bctruck i dont no why i put la. lol i knew you moved to texas. have a great day enjoy your vids.

[@richc8253]

Great video! I have a Gator and needed some suggestions on where and how to mount my radio. Just curious, did you check the swr? Thanks for posting.

[@bctruck]

I did and I had to adjust the antenna just a bit to get swr down.

[@cephus82]

Looks good. Is there a reason you put the male end on the feed side and not on the radio side? Wonder if you’d have any issues if you drive with the radio not hooked up with the hot male end grounding out from bouncing around and blowing the fuse.

[@bctruck]

I just looked at the video. I had no idea I did that. Ill have to tape it if/when I remove the radio.

[@Jimwill01]

@@bctruck 20/20 hindsight - comes too late to help most times. And that is experience speaking!

[@cavtroopermunoz]

i'm kind of surprised it doesn't have blue tooth so you can use a headphone set. Does it get into the FRS band? That would be a good idea. I'm thinking of making a frequency card and distributing it around my neighborhood to like minded people before the fall. I ran into two zombies yesterday during my walk. Luckily it was early but they were tucked into some bushes behind a house next to a green belt. Usually they don't come up this far to the neighborhoods so it was disconcerting. Where there's 2 there's more. Never understand how they can afford all those tats but not food or shelter. Keep your powder dry.

[@bctruck]

I’ve only had one zombie walk down my clearly marked dead end street. He was looking over my fence and gate trying to figure out if it was worth the risk. I jumped on the gator and took off after him. I assured him that coming back would be a very bad decision. I haven’t seen him again but like you said, where there’s one, there’s more.

[@greghomestead8366]

10-4 good buddy. Sorry it's the only CB talk I know.😁 Have a Jesus filled day Greg in Michigan

[@bctruck]

I’ve always joked that everyone who talks on the cb develops a southern accent. You could be from central Boston and sound like a Texan on the cb.

[@greghomestead8366]

@@bctruck Trucking question... When a driver ownes his truck , like you did. Do they normally also own the trailer too?

[@bctruck]

@@greghomestead8366 not most owner ops. You own the truck and lease your truck and services as driver to a company that has their own trailers. There are independent owner ops that own their own trailers, but then they have to find their own freight, and freight is highly cyclical. It’s hard to absorb slow periods. If you lease just your truck to a company, you have the benifit of year round work,albeit a lower amount of money per mile you also benifit from cheaper fuel, maintenance .,insurance and even tire purchases.

[@greghomestead8366]

@@bctruck Interesting. I knew you would know.. I'm recently retired. I never wanted to drive for a living but would love to get a ride in one. Have a buddy that gave me a ride in a combine a few years back. That was cool. Have a Jesus filled day Brad and Mrs. Brad. Greg in Michigan

[@chriscampbell1376]

I would edit the last few turns to your home out of this video. Crazy times Brad.

[@bctruck]

Im not concerned but I appreciate your concern. The harder you try and keep your location a secret, the more evil twats that take pleasure in finding it out. I have completely removed the joy they might get from trying. Besides, I've mailed so may knives and prizes out that half my subscribers know my address and a quarter have my phone number.

[@Big_Johns_Life]

I like that

[@bctruck]

I sure like the little radio!

[@xsiner]

Well now I can come visit I know how to get there. LOL

[@bctruck]

Cmon! coffee is always on!

[@xsiner]

BCtruck, BC Blades if I ever get down that way I will for sure, we are going to be in Dallas on Wednesday to connect to another flight to go back home but that’s the closest I will be to you for now.

[@towerjokey]

BC does the radio work like a scanner as well?

[@bctruck]

no, just a 40 channel radio and 7 weather channels

[@NormanMcGregor]

WOW!! You live at Dead End!! LOL!!

[@bctruck]

On the street sign it says “no outlet”. I always joke and tell people I live on no outlet street.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

where is the cup holder? :)

[@bctruck]

It has two!!

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

@@bctruck Ha! I missed them, I like how fast it goes, it is a shame you can not use it close to home without getting in trouble.

[@bctruck]

Im not certain I would get in trouble. I did a little research and farmers can use these things as far away from thier property as 25 miles. You have to meet a few criterie like seatbelts, a farmers slow vehicle triangle and such. Im no farmer but I could be BC's worm farm by the time the ticket went to court.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

@@bctruck farmers can get away with a lot. I remember a guy transporting a huge homemade trimaran sailboat on the highway. He did not have any permits. He covered it in a tarp and added a sign that said experimental farm machinery. You can get some hardwood logs, drill holes in them, add mushroom spawn and put the logs in the shade and have a mushroom farm.

[@bctruck]

@@RobbsHomemadeLife HA!!! A dual purpose farm!!

[@majorpayne5289]

👍

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Brad yaw have the nices place in that town and I do mean that.

[@bctruck]

Thanks!

[@Gayle.M]

Is it Bluetooth connectable?

[@bctruck]

It is sent but that would be handy.

[@towerjokey]

Great roads BC A pot hole every 10 ft.

[@bctruck]

Yep. This is a democrat controlled city. It’s falling apart and my taxes are 20 times higher than back in Louisiana.

[@Hydrostream1972]

I would have just drill a hole in plastic then what u did...

[@bctruck]

So if you already have a plan, why on earth are you watching this video?

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

Nice installation. However...a former CDL holder knows better than to drive a Gator on paved roads... Shame shame 😄😄😄

[@bctruck]

And here I am thinking everyone should stay off my paved gator trails!😂😂😂

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

@@bctruck I agree, they should.. Put a PA system on the gator and say. "Get off my gator's slide" ...🤣🤣🤣