I was debating getting this 20w system and this was a great video to describe it. I Want to have a small unit hidden in the truck’s center console. Thank you!
If you like 50 watts, you should have bought the Wouxun KG-1000 with detachable face plate. You could've mounted the radio behind the passenger rear seat, and mounted the control/display panel on a cupholder mount...
I always wire my radios directly to the battery. That way the radio can be on without having the key in/near the ignition on accessory. Imagine being out camping and losing your key, or some other unforeseen circumstance where you're away from your truck, and other friends need to use the radio. It happens... Good Luck!
I wired my radio directly to the battery to always have power so I too can use radio without powering up vehicle. My radio has a setting to set a timer to automatically turn off radio if I forget to turn it off so I don’t get a dead battery. I think I set it to two hours of sitting idle it will power off. It’s a 50 watt with a removable faceplate so I mounted the main radio under my Jeep seat with the small face plate and mic to the top of my dash, works great.
You might find it to be better going through the passenger side and then fishing through the floor mats. Less chance for heat and vibration to damage the antenna cable. A bit more work but ultimately less chance of interference. I would also cut the excess wire off. Just my 2 cents.
@@NJtoAzMountainBiker I’ve thought about cutting the antenna wire but I’ve never cut antenna wire before so I didn’t know how easy it was to trim it and connect the two ends
Please do explain more on how you did that, I just ordered a replacement clip for a cb mic and I was gong to drill into the mic so I can mount it like any other cb radio mic
@@FortuneTacoAZ I took a small metal plate used for a cell phone and gorilla glued it to the mic then used a flush mount magnet and mounted it to the dash.
@@jonathanwheeler9105 that sounds like a simple fix. My plan is to add the cb mic button on the back then possibly purchase the magnetic mic system to attach it to my dash.
Good arguments for the 20x2
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I was debating getting this 20w system and this was a great video to describe it. I Want to have a small unit hidden in the truck’s center console. Thank you!
@@GamesGunsAndGuitar I’m glad the video helped you make a choice
If you like 50 watts, you should have bought the Wouxun KG-1000 with detachable face plate. You could've mounted the radio behind the passenger rear seat, and mounted the control/display panel on a cupholder mount...
That’s a good idea, but 50w was too much for me, I’m happy with the step down to 20w
Nothing wrong with that! The antenna's more important anyway...God Bless, and good travels.
@ thank you!
I always wire my radios directly to the battery. That way the radio can be on without having the key in/near the ignition on accessory. Imagine being out camping and losing your key, or some other unforeseen circumstance where you're away from your truck, and other friends need to use the radio. It happens... Good Luck!
I’ve actually never thought about that scenario but it’s a good idea for an emergency
I wired my radio directly to the battery to always have power so I too can use radio without powering up vehicle. My radio has a setting to set a timer to automatically turn off radio if I forget to turn it off so I don’t get a dead battery. I think I set it to two hours of sitting idle it will power off. It’s a 50 watt with a removable faceplate so I mounted the main radio under my Jeep seat with the small face plate and mic to the top of my dash, works great.
Great video! FYI! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THAT 50W RADIO YOU'RE REPLACING!!!
Thank you, sorry the radio was donated to a family member
Had the exact same experience, kinda hated the 50 watt. Doing the same thing.
What was your reason for hating the 50w?
You might find it to be better going through the passenger side and then fishing through the floor mats. Less chance for heat and vibration to damage the antenna cable. A bit more work but ultimately less chance of interference. I would also cut the excess wire off. Just my 2 cents.
@@NJtoAzMountainBiker I’ve thought about cutting the antenna wire but I’ve never cut antenna wire before so I didn’t know how easy it was to trim it and connect the two ends
subbed w/ notifications..great video. more on comms please
Makes total sense to me.
Im glad you enjoyed it
Im curious if you're still liking the new 20v2 radio? Im considering this radio because i have a small car.
@@N2ELS. I’ve been running it since this video was made 4 months ago and I love it, zero issues with it and it works for what I need
@FortuneTacoAZ thanks for getting back to me. Glad it's working out well.
Why not take that 15 amp add-a-fuse direct to your radio? 15 amps is plenty.
You could do that, I just like to run relays for my accessory electronics to add extra safety when adding more wiring to the factory system.
I use a magnet for the 20W mic
Please do explain more on how you did that, I just ordered a replacement clip for a cb mic and I was gong to drill into the mic so I can mount it like any other cb radio mic
@@FortuneTacoAZ I took a small metal plate used for a cell phone and gorilla glued it to the mic then used a flush mount magnet and mounted it to the dash.
@@jonathanwheeler9105 that sounds like a simple fix. My plan is to add the cb mic button on the back then possibly purchase the magnetic mic system to attach it to my dash.
What’s that rack/mounting system called
What mounting system?
Not having one of those CB hanger things on the back of the MIC is a deal breaker. What were they thinking?
@@cheesefries7436 I’m not sure why they didn’t do it, but I made a video on how easy it is to add one
You can’t install 2 tiny screws dude? That’s a deal breaker for most chicks 🤣
@@petemitchell6788 I’m sure it’s a deal breaker for most people because it’s annoying
So you went from a 50 W radio to a 20 W radio you’re a genius
Thank you for commenting exactly what the video title is