CB Installation

I've not gone to a cb shop yet, but I am curious about the hookup of my radio.

We were assigned a 2015 KW T680 this morning due to the issues with our Freightliner.

This thing has a spot for the cb to be installed in the overhead panel. Easy, right?

The issue I've run into is the absence of a power cable. There is a connection for every port on the backside of the radio, except the 3-pin power slot.

Any suggestions?

CJ, I believe you need to find the power connection. Look for the two binding posts. One is red for the hot and one is black for the ground. The binding posts are usually located close to where the radio will sit. Your radio should have a 3 pin power plug of its own to use. Most trucks do not have as a stock set up item the CB power plug. Also be sure your power plug has an in line fuse to protect your radio. You can buy a plug at a cb shop. You would unscrew the plastic and insert the wire into the hole in the metal post and tighten the plastic nut back on the post with the wire connected... I drove an older 660 at Swift and this is how it was set up. If there are no binding posts then you may have to become auto electrician and hunt for power. Find a good 12 volt source. It should exist somewhere, but I don't know since I haven't yet been in a 680. When you make the power connections, use metal crimps or wire nuts rather than just electrical tape. Hope this helps.

Thanks ironmike. The cb had the posts you're referring to, but was missing the three pin power plug. Found a three pin that connects to the 12V outlet on t he console. it works, but we have a wire hanging down from the cb to t he console now.

Thanks ironmike. The cb had the posts you're referring to, but was missing the three pin power plug. Found a three pin that connects to the 12V outlet on t he console. it works, but we have a wire hanging down from the cb to t he console now.

Your CB should have come with one, if it didn't you can buy one at any truck stop. No trucks that I no of come with a power cord as they come standard with the radio itself.

I should have read ironmike's post more thoroughly as I just echoed what he said.