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CB ANTENNA

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IRONSALES

02-27-2007 08:33:26




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WHAT KIND OF ANTENNA IS BEST, I HAVE A 18 INCH MAG BASE THAT I STICK ON MY ROOF, BUT I AM WANTING A 24 IN TO MOUNT IN THE FRONT CORNER OF THE BED, WHICH IS BEST




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sammy the RED

02-27-2007 16:21:18




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 Re: CB ANTENNA in reply to IRONSALES, 02-27-2007 08:33:26  
Get a Wilson 1000.



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Jim in NC

02-27-2007 09:39:45




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 Re: CB ANTENNA in reply to IRONSALES, 02-27-2007 08:33:26  
A 48 in. fiberglass whip with a tuneable tip to adjust SWR works good for me.



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Rick(IA)

02-27-2007 09:01:24




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 Re: CB ANTENNA in reply to IRONSALES, 02-27-2007 08:33:26  
A quarter-wave length antenna is the most efficient, but at 27 Mhz, a quarter-wave is 108", so you don't see too many of the long whips anymore. Remember though, the further you depart from that length, the more inefficient your antenna will be, and an 18" antenna is nearly useless at CB frequencies unless you're content to only talk between the combine and the unloading rig. I'd recommend a 48" fiberglass stick mounted on the bed rail as the best compromise between convenience and performance, but certainly nothing shorter than 36". A roof mounted 36" base-loaded antenna is also a good choice, as the better location helps offset the reduced efficiency of the shorter whip.

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Don L C

02-27-2007 08:49:08




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 Re: CB ANTENNA in reply to IRONSALES, 02-27-2007 08:33:26  
The best place to mount your antenna is in the middle of the roof....middle of the hood.....middle of the bed floor.....as you can see the best plact to mount a CB antenna is in the center of a large area....metal is the best...
Large truck mirrows is very good...base loaded antenna on each side...try a large truck stop for a good set....



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