Cobra 75 WX All-in-Handset CB
Radio
Owners of CJ, YJ, and Wrangler Jeeps know that
space is at a premium. Even the four door
JK is a bit limited.
Right Channel Radios, a
CB Radio and Antenna Shop,
offers two
Jeep CB Kits
assembled for Jeep owners that can make the most of the
limited space.
 The
radio we chose for the
jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5
was
the Cobra 75 WX.
The big difference
that separates this CB from the rest is that
almost everything is integrated into the
handset, channel controls, volume, squelch, and
other goodies. There is a small part that mounts
in an inconspicuous location that the handset,
antenna, and power supply attach to. There is
provision to attach an external speaker to help
increase the sound clarity in a noisy Jeep.
More detail on the Cobra
75 WX
Cobra 75 WX Reviews
The Kit
 The
Right Channel Radios kit contains:
Cobra 75 WX CB
3'
or 4' Wilson FLEX Antenna
3 Mounting Options: 3-Way Vertical
Surface & Mirror Kit or Jeep Wrangler Hood Kit
or Universal Hood & Channel Kit
Compact External Speaker
Standard SWR Meter and Jumper Cable
Normally this kit
would be perfect for most Jeeps but since we
like to do things the hard way we made a few
changes to how we put our system together.
The jeepfan.com CJ has a fiberglass body which
doesn't provide the needed ground plane to allow
most antennas work to their potential. We
chose a Firestik No-Ground-Plane antenna to
better suit the Jeeps characteristics.
CB Radio Ground Plane Tech
- Installation of the Firestik NGP Antenna
CB Installation
We found a good spot
under the dash of the Jeep to install the base
of the CB. This unit supplies power to the
CB and allows for the attachment of an external
speaker and antenna. The base was attached
to the Jeeps 12V electrical system on a
non-ignition switched circuit so the CB will
operate even with the Jeep off.
|
base
installed under
the Jeep's dash |
external
speaker |
An external
speaker was installed in the oem radio speaker
location. The 75 WX has a small speaker in
the handset which can be difficult to hear in a
topless Jeep.
The beauty of the
Cobra 75 WX is the quick removal ability.
After the base is installed and wired up the CB
can be installed and removed by simply loosening
the connector screw and unplugging the whole
unit.
|
connector
plug |
CB removed |
See
our reviews on this CB
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