cb radio/ pa wiring
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: April 27, 2024 at 1:40 AM
Topic: cb radio/ pa wiring
Posted By: thooley17
Subject: cb radio/ pa wiring
Date Posted: April 11, 2013 at 9:30 PM
I wanted a PA system in my car, so i bought a cb radio and a speaker/horn.
Heres what i have:
https://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productid=2104031&locale=en_US
and
https://www.cobra.com/detail/19-dx-iv-compact-cb-radio.cfm
I soldered a 3.5mm jack onto the horn, plugged it into the cb radio's PA. wired the radio into the fuse box and ground.
When I talk into the mic, it plays in the speaker about the same volume of me talking.
What do i do to make it louder?
Thanks in advance
Replies:
Posted By: cpalmer
Date Posted: April 11, 2013 at 11:13 PM
That CB puts out 15 watts and the speaker you have can handle 50. Through a small amplifier on it.
Posted By: thooley17
Date Posted: April 12, 2013 at 5:55 AM
Do you suggest any amps? looking for something cheap
thanks
Posted By: thooley17
Date Posted: April 12, 2013 at 8:09 AM
would this work?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/763204-REG/Pyle_Pro_PHA25_PHA25_300W_Stereo_Audio.html
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 12, 2013 at 10:48 AM
That little amp is 15 watts so it's no improvement. Plus it's a POS so I say don't waste your money in any case. Just install your CB and try it. If you need more power you can always install that later. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: thooley17
Date Posted: April 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM
I have my cb all wired up, but when I talk into it it is only as loud as i talk.
Can you suggest an amp, or what watt amp would work best?
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM
You could use almost any car audio amplifier. The speaker you bought is rated for 50 watts so look for an amp rated at 50 watts. Since you want cheap, check the used market in your area. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: thooley17
Date Posted: April 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM
I have a PA system that in my car and i am looking for an amp for it.
It says the Speaker is 25W RMS 50W max. I was told that i need a 50W amp.
I have been looking for one but have been unable to find one.
Can anyone suggest an amplifier?
Here is my speaker:
https://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productid=2104031&locale=en_US
Thanks!
(and im looking for a cheaper amp)
Posted By: thooley17
Date Posted: April 13, 2013 at 9:32 PM
oops
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