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Find a shop to install your ham, GMRS, or CB radio

Car stereo shops will often take the job, but radio installs need RF know-how: proper coax termination, antenna mounting, grounding, fused power sized for the radio's current draw, and an SWR check. This directory lists two-way radio dealers, LMR shops, and emergency-vehicle upfitters who do vehicle installs.

How to choose an installer

  1. Prefer two-way radio / LMR shops or upfitters — they install radios in police, fire, and fleet vehicles daily.
  2. Ask how they terminate coax — proper connector crimp dies or solder, never pliers.
  3. Ask about antenna mounting — NMO hole near the dome light, mag mount, or lip/hood mount, and whether they'll fish cable under the headliner.
  4. Power — direct-to-battery with fuses on both leads, wire sized for the radio's draw.
  5. Testing — they should check SWR after install.
  6. Get a written quote — labor for one radio typically takes a few hours; call to confirm rates.
  7. Licensing — GMRS and amateur radio need FCC licenses; CB does not.

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Listings come from public business websites and dealer pages. Always confirm services and pricing directly with the shop.