How to Install full PA System - CB Radio And PA Speaker

[@samwebb676]

Yes you do need an antenna for a cb radio. Depending on your vehicle, you can put a magnetic on on your roof, one on the side of your hood, or one on your mirror. You can get the antenna and mounting bracket at almost any truck stop.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

Everything is mounted nicely and power is now straight to the battery. This was my first mod and knew shit about wiring. I'm now pretty good and installed my train horn alone :)

[@USMC_BABE38]

Finally one video I've been looking for to learn how to install one thank you

[@Davidingle]

@TriangleSandwiches Yeah. I bought 2 whips and a dual cord and a single cord. I tested it out with a friend from 7 miles away and the duals had the better reception and had range of 10+ miles. They are 4 footers and there is no background noise from the engine.

[@The1911aMansGun]

i got it working today i was pretty suprised how loud it was. its a good thing you told me it had to be mono because i was about to make my power horn into a grill speaker.

[@THEWRNGLER101]

If you don’t want to buy that cig lighter adapter I wired my positive to the radio fuse (will also work on cig lighter fuse) and grounded the negative. Works fine after 3 months

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@The1911aMansGun - no worries. The black and white wires that run off the powerhorn need to connect to a wire in which has a 3.5mm male end(connects into CB). The other side of the 3.5mm wire needs to be cut. Now the wire NEEDS TO BE MONO. Stereo will not work. Sorry if I did not clarify. So the ipod wire will not work. Radioshack sells MONO wires that are 3.5mm. Once you cut off one of the male ends, strip back the wires and twist or solder them to the wires off the powerhorn.
Lmk how it goes.

[@noahshaultz1730]

Probably the worst quality video I've seen in awhile. I loved it!

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@The415guy - no it pulls barely any power whatsoever when on and not in use. If you are very concerned about it draining anything, just turn it off when not in use.
Yet usually when u plug into an accessory fuse, you dont have to worry about forgetting to turn it off as it will by itself when the key is out of the ignition.

[@project_golden_badger487]

doesnt matter is you get pulled over cb's are citizen band and legal to use

[@clicklyes]

great video.it gave me a ideal i just got a cb. and was looking around for 100 watts pa speaker my radio shack never has much. just on line.
so i check out ebay found one. 100 watts. and it has
•5 Siren sounds: Hooter/Ambulance/Traffic/Police/Fire alarm
•100 W Speaker gives very loud sound - about 300 decibels at full volume
12 volt
•Microphone for PA system
•Speaker is 18cm long and 11cm height
so i hope i can use the pa part.
around 20 bucks, plus shipping.

[@rosivo3142]

gonna keep the speaker inside and use it as a karaoke system to sing along side my car's stereo system 😛

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@The4mericans Ok this is what you do. Saw off the big ass cone around the speaker .. just the plastic so you dont ruin anything. It makes it SOOO much easier to mount it places.

[@xXShadowRejectsXx]

@TriangleSandwiches i know. i dont mean wire it to a fuse, wire it to the fuse box to a fuse, take out the fuse in a fuse box, shove the wire in the terminal and put the fuse back in, it has power and when the trucks off, it it will turn off

[@TriangleSandwiches]

yea i've heard that too so just stay on PA :)
and yea if you have an antenna and a speaker you can switch between the 2.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@TheJammedToilet - its not in the engine compartment at all, but as long as its away from moving parts ur fine.. just dont mount it anywhere near a fan or belt and ur fine lol
and no its completely weatherproof. ive submerged it completely in water and mud while offroading and it works like new.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

thats exactly what the box read. you don't need tinned ends. just buy the mono wire even if it has a male at both ends. cut off one end and cut off the rubber housing to expose the wires

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@adam - no. The cb powers the speaker alone. You can hook an iPod to the speaker and it will play, just not very load.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@superg00nsquad - not sure about that. Try using a stereo 3.5mm wire instead of mono, and plugging into a line out source on the head unit or audio player.
It will play, but will be pretty quiet. You'd have to run an amplifier through it I'm sure.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

you can wire them into your fusebox, or you can wire straight to your battery. Red to positive and black will need to be grounded along the metel part inside the engine bay.

[@jonathonroman6148]

nice simple way to hook up a PA speaker i like it

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@vidkid- headphones should be fine. Just cut off the earbuds and run one wire to positive and one to negative. If the sound doesn't work switch the pos and neg. I think it should work fine. That's a good idea

[@WhiteNuklz966]

i was thinking about gettin a pa before. i found the same one you have the speaker for 35 bucks im buying it now and i have a high performance cb radio. this video is really gonna help me out. im gonna get train horns too so i might ask you questions if you dont mind. thanks for all the info

[@TriangleSandwiches]

you need to take those wires and twist each one around the 3.5mm wires tinned ends.
so basically the 3.5mm wire has red/black wires at the end just like the speaker.
take the speakers white and twist the around the 3.5mm's red. Then take the speakers black and swist it around the 3.5mm's black. the electrical tape around each twist so they stay put.
And there ya go! any more questions let me know?

[@TriangleSandwiches]

No, it's just the way I went about it. Plus you have the option to hook up the CB later down the road. More versatility I guess you can say.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

yep. The Midland 100.1Z I think it is. You can get it online for the same price or at Fry's Electronics.

[@TheTubbyKid]

Instead of that adapter, I used an old cell phone charger cut the wire and striped the ends. Then I used a volt meter to test which wire was positive and negative.

[@CalMUK91]

a British and Aussie mixed accent there!
Also seems like there's a bit of American there!

[@maxblackburn2106]

Yeah think he is tryna fake the accent

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@thephonekiller - Point down towards the ground so it resonates off at all angles, or just mount the speaker point outwards in an open area. Check connections and make sure cord is MONO. Check voltage with a voltmeter to see if you are getting a full ~12v to the CB. And if you can solder the connections to ensure the best conductivity.

[@tizit88]

@MyCoolAimName1 no you can run the wire to either a fuse or your battery.the adapter is a good way though.

[@riverdave7]

That truck is hella clean

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@ajd- I had the Same problem with size! Just cut the big ass plastic cone surrounding the speaker(just not the middle cylindrical piece). And take off the spring and mount so the metal circle piece is attached to the speaker only. Then find a bolt on you chasie or bumper and tighten in down through the hole.. I'll make another better video soon lol

[@Mattaaa92]

got a pa/cb for $2 and a pa speaker for $2 at a flea market lol a lot of fun

[@ChrisCorle01]

hey man, ill tell you buy a 15w amp that you would use for fog lights cut the ends off the wire and splice it into the power wire that hooks your speaker to the CB, it will make the speaker WAY louder, i got my 1st ticket today with it. and when you put it under the hood like that you need as much power as you can get

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@xXShadowRejectsXx - Yea you can run it to an accessory fuse, but it barely pulls any power. Shouldn't notice any power loss if you forget to turn it off.

[@glamcrue9271]

is it possible to have to "walkie" mic just wired to the horn without a cb at all?? I have a pa horn in my van and I just want to use that. No cb

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@cj397 - radioshack but i suggest you just wire the positive to the positive of your battery and ground you ground wire under a bolt on your frame.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@ L33t- just run wires an mount to your frame. It doesnt need to be next to the battery.
I doubt they sell a CB radio with sirens on them. I know they sell little amps that have the PA function and many sirens and animal noises(like ice cream trucks) but with no CB SETTING.
If your CB has no antenna you will not get a signal at all, and it's supposedly bad for the radio to be switched into CB mode without an antenna.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@jsanc- that's where I got mine.. But I'd like to recommend to not go that route. Wire the red directly to your positive and the black to any bolt you can find a good ground. Not only is it cleaner but it will get more power.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@cokewhitechevy - cut the other end of the wire off and splice so you get neg and positive showing the wire with the neg and pos of the speaker and solder(optional) then tape

[@BadMonkeyBallz]

@TriangleSandwiches Hey man i think i figered it out. This friday i will have all the Parts. Well just need the amp now. The whole thing cost me $160. I will put up a video on how to do it and what to buy. took me a day to figer this all out but i got it down. Soon i will have 100 watts PA system instead of 4-15 watts. i dont remember how many watts the Cb radio puts out.

[@duo090]

You can get PA systems on their own. If you're going to be using it in your car then you're better off getting the CB. It's cheap and small and it works great for PA.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@BowHunterAz08 - its fine as long as its in PA mode. most people doing this tut only want the CB for the PA usage and don't care about the CB capabilities.
I also mentioned it in the video on a text box i beleive

[@TrigrTym]

Also a good tip for people installing a CB, never power up the radio without it being hooked up to the antenna first

[@TriangleSandwiches]

I've been pulled over before and the first thing the cop asked was "is that JUST a CB radio?".. Thank god he saw my Antenna or he wouldn't known it was a PA and wrote me up for that.

[@KrazeeYT]

@HoarBros
Actually, no were in the MA general laws can i find anything that says PA systems are illegal. I run a Road Talker amplified PA speaker in my explorer and have never had a problem with the police or state inspections.

[@XxTournaquetxX]

Thanks man this video was helpful, I have my CB and antenna hooked up I just need the PA system but I now know I can buy that speaker and the wires at my local radio shack, thanks again man.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

Didn't notice any change in loudness if that's what your talking about. I sawed it right above the grommet where the wire comes out of the speaker. Just make sure not to cut the smaller cone inside.

[@CallItWhatYouWant9]

Do you happen to have a model number or part number for the cigarette lighter you used? Thanks

[@TheSamplebridge]

1) why would you hide your CB, they arent illegal. 2) why would you mount your speaker in your engine, the speaker may heat up, you will not be able to hear it, and anybody your receiving will only blast in the engine bay and not in the cab so anybody outside will hear it but you will not. 3) why did you buy a automatic truck.

[@TheSamplebridge]

***** if you gonna use it to talk to people, mount it on your roof, also (atleast on mine) when you hear someone on the radio it blars through the speaker.

[@josebalzac96]

I liked the video. First time i see the set up with the car power plug. its good to know there are different ways to install your p/a system. You just choose how you would like to install it and whats easier for you. im gonna install mine today :-)

[@sharpshootr007]

Probably a redundant comment due to the fact that it is explained on a pop-up in the video but when you say any 3.5 mm wire, can I just use old headphone wire and cut it and splice it? Thanks!

[@TriangleSandwiches]

You said it best. Annotation added.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

no problem. good luck, and if you need help let me know.

[@LeonRFpoa]

I have the same radio and just installed a PA. Mine is a touch quiet, I want to devise a small amplifier for it inline with the main cord to the speaker.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@AAATACOMAN - sounds like a stereo wire to me. You need a mono, it will only have 2 connections. One in a thick rubber housing(+), and one thats normal(-).

[@MickScarborough]

@ajd2466 The watt rating on a CB is for the transmitter, not the power to speakers.

[@Scott-Finley]

Not the best installation, but you got the point across. Thanks for that!

[@marioprzepiora]

For god sake, hold the phone the other way!

[@ajd2466]

@TriangleSandwiches thanks, i just installed the antenna today and there is no where on my car to put that large of a speaker, so ill have to settle for something smaller

[@TriangleSandwiches]

Point it to the ground or out through the grill. make sure theres nothing blocking the speaker.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@parkermerriman As long as you make sure you turn your CB off everytime..you're good.

[@MTLKEBEK]

@QuadKillerSteven To get the maximum range of a cb usually you want to be a 3-4' cb antenna. Range im not to sure.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@Rezolutiionz - Noise? Just get 1 4 footer or larger if you can. Dual whips is are useless unless they are 8 or 9 feet apart.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@daniel92bustamante1 - nope same. you can get a 15w speaker and it'd be just as loud.

[@The1911aMansGun]

@TriangleSandwiches alright thanks i thought it would work with the ipod wire but know that i know i will check it out thanks man. im putting it im my dads old nissan titan he gave to me after i got my farm permit.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@The1911aMansGun - Glad everything worked out.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@troyatl68 - yea if ur caught using the PA. but the CB radio isn't. when i didnt have an antenna and i got pulled over the cop questioned me about it.

[@MrSuperCargile]

that truck is sick!

[@BamaBreeze606]

Just an FYI do not try to only hook up a PA system to older cb radios. If you supply power to the cb without it being connected to a cb antenna it will fry the radio! It is perfectly ok with newer models. For sure do not try with any 23 channel ones and i would be weary with ones before 1995

[@TriangleSandwiches]

All CB radios max at 4w. Anything more is illegal. You must get an amp to push out full power. I'm working on it

[@Lugnut-uv7ff]

Thanks so much bro!!! Ur the shit!!!

[@TheLucasrussell]

great work. i am doing the same to my car but what is the 12v cig with the plug things called?????

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@ajd2466 - you can use a 15w speaker and still get same volume.

[@northwestairlines100]

I have one question... how do u get good reception for your CB when u don't mount the antenna on top of your car??????

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@Y0B0YCHRIS - it was muffled. i suggest mounting to the frame so its able to be heard at full potential.

[@71240z]

Lmao...this is 100% how I did it...but powered directly w/ the battery...I feel accomplished now.

[@cindyvellinga1034]

Thanks for the info on the pa for a cb ~ also the comment on getting an antenna so you don't fry the cb cause we don't want that to happen !! Thanks again, and oh ya like the 12 volt power plug idea, great for a fix it yourself like me !! CHEERS :)

[@thewraith194]

Hello everyone, can anyone explain to me which wires are positive and negative on the audio cable? Thank you!

[@claychandler3468]

Why are radios directly to the battery and a piece of metal either in or under your vehicle cigarette lighters blow fuses

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@justicerobbie67 - No, but I have thought about installing a Depth Finder so I know if I am going to hit shore or not.

[@DanielEstes88]

Question, there are 2 spliced wires coming from the powerhorn. Do I just connect both of them to the spliced end of the AUX cable?

[@bradlyjoe14]

Trying to figure that part out as well I used am amplifier

[@deepwebcowboy6681]

I seem to have a really bad problem with feedback. When I turn on the PA I get a horrible ringing noise.

[@XIXLemonsXIX]

Good video!! Helped me out in the last steps I needed to do on mine

[@Y0B0YCHRIS]

Nice, but since it's under the hood, can u still hear it clearly when the hood is closed?

[@JerryCxKong]

Yeah, I want to know that too. I have a cb radio but not know how to install since there are two cables. where do they go to?

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@The4mericans Jesus you went ALL OUT!

[@BadMonkeyBallz]

@TriangleSandwiches Ill put up a video of yall reading my idea. Hope you can read my hand writting. But Friday i will have it all hopfully.

[@harmeetgill9073]

When you adjust the volume on the radio, does that affect how loud your voices gets projected?

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@beastly789100 - yea, I've submerged it in mud and water many times and it still worked great

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@dukeboy3 -
Hmm, which CB are u using?
Also check your wires to make sure connection is good. Soldering would be best. if that doesnt work, find a better mounting spot or get a new Mic. but noise cancelling shouldnt weaken volume, just filter distortion and static

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@MrCommanderTubeYou
No, unless you want to actually use the CB. I also dont advise keying in on CB mode without an antenna, as it is very bad for the CB and can mess it up if you plan on using the CB feature in the furture.

[@JCSVINDUSTRIES]

cool video. i want to install a PA speaker to my headunit with a kill switch. is there a way to this so tune can play threw the pa speaker outside the car but when i want to stop it a kill switch.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@Tburns30 - you can but im not sure where to get. its plenty loud with just the cb.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@bben95 - it was a peanut butter and woodpecker stick.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@hitman7233 - Everything but the CB. Got that from FRYS.

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@xXShadowRejectsXx - CB wire already has in-line fuse.

[@ReduxProductions]

Great video, I like that setup!
Can you control the volume of the speaker, I noticed you cranked it all the way on the cb in the video, does it have to be that way all the time?
Thanks!

[@jimtaylorsr]

Think you should have mentioned that if you accidentally key the microphone with no antenna connected while in cb mode could fry the transmitter...

[@TriangleSandwiches]

@BadMonkeyBallz - Thats one thing i've always wanted to do, just never got around to it. I'm not sure exactly, i'd have to see it.