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brickatnight · 05-15-2011, 07:48 PM

I have a 2005 CC inspire 330 it is hard wired for cb radio, cannot locate antenna end for exterior antenna. Can anyone tell me where it may be located?

The General · 05-16-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by brickatnight

I have a 2005 CC inspire 330 it is hard wired for cb radio, cannot locate antenna end for exterior antenna. Can anyone tell me where it may be located?

Hello brickatnight,

Usually, under dash to the right of the steering wheel in a taped bundle of wiring.

Steve

Grimesy · 05-16-2011, 10:00 AM

I do believe the factory people entertain themselves by hiding the baggy with the antenna ends. I finally found mine on the far left of the steering column. I even tried taking the window moulding off and yanked on the wires,didn't work. Have one of the little chilrens crawl around under the dash, they are good at finding surprises.

Don. WIT Member

hauls · 05-16-2011, 10:54 AM

has anybody put a good cb antenna on there coach with a good ground

dons2346 · 05-16-2011, 03:15 PM

Looks like everyone told you where to look for the radio end, not the antenna end.

What I owuld do is run a new coax and not worry about the factory installed one.

I would mount a Firestick on the sidewall above the driver's head. You should be able to find some structure there to tap into and get a ground. Use a stud finder to find the tubing. Drill a hole into the coach and use a cable clam available at any marine supply store to seal the coax.

The General · 05-16-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dons2346

Looks like everyone told you where to look for the radio end, not the antenna end.

What I owuld do is run a new coax and not worry about the factory installed one.

I would mount a Firestick on the sidewall above the driver's head. You should be able to find some structure there to tap into and get a ground. Use a stud finder to find the tubing. Drill a hole into the coach and use a cable clam available at any marine supply store to seal the coax.

Brickatnight,

Mia Culpa...you are correct Don. The antenna end should be connected when manufactured so that is why everyone including me thought you meant the CB end.

Steve

JohnFreyja · 05-18-2011, 11:55 AM

dons2346 is correct! I did some research and found my "antenna end" wire was behind the overhead speaker but it was buried in Styrofoam and would not pull free. I was reluctant to pull any harder or cut at it so I left it and mounted a Firestick as dons2346 suggested

The General · 05-18-2011, 12:02 PM

John,

All's well that ends well thanks to Don.

Steve

dons2346 · 05-18-2011, 03:56 PM

10-4 Good Buddy (sorry, I couldn't resist)

The General · 05-18-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dons2346

10-4 Good Buddy (sorry, I couldn't resist)

Roger that....over and way out!
Right back atcha

wa8yxm · 05-19-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Grimesy

I do believe the factory people entertain themselves by hiding the baggy with the antenna ends. I finally found mine on the far left of the steering column. I even tried taking the window moulding off and yanked on the wires,didn't work. Have one of the little chilrens crawl around under the dash, they are good at finding surprises.

Don. WIT Member

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