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#94535 02/06/2006 4:10 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 31 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 31 | I recently got a 40 channel CB for free and put it in my truck. It doesnt have an antenna and I am clueless when it comes to CBs. I'd like to have a tall antenna (perhaps a whip) and not a magnetic one, but am not sure what to use. Any tips? | | |
#94536 02/06/2006 4:39 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | use to have one in my van, I found that my magnetic worked fine,,,and then I had a regular one, not a tall whip, I could not tell that much difference,,but I am not expert ,,,you might also check with radio shack and see what they may suggest..Fred
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#94537 02/06/2006 8:53 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The large truck stops are practically the only place selling CB acessories anymore.
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#94538 02/06/2006 10:02 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 | Might check for amateur radio clubs in your area also.
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#94539 02/09/2006 3:43 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | Another option is a small CB antenna (looks like an antenna for a mobile phone) that is glued to the window. The setup uses the glass as a dielectric & no drilling is necessary. Radio Shack has them, they are more descrete, but obviously not as powerful as the larger quarter-wave whip. | | |
#94540 02/14/2006 8:26 AM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | I used to run a cb in my 92 chevy. I had the typical toolbox setup with a 3ft firestick on either side of it. it worked really good and with two antennas you get amazing reception and superb broadcast range. I ran that setup for 3 or 4 years, worked awesome. "Firestick" was the brand I used, and they were 3ft stick antennas. They are not a true whip, they are about 1/2" around and rigid. I really liked that setup. I plan on getting one again in the near future, I love talking to the truckers. Truck Stops are the best places to get stuff, there or online. I used radioshack wires and mounting brackets for the antennas. Ideally you would use two antennas, this increases broadcast and reception ranges. It is also worth the money to buy good antenna wires, because this will help in sound quality and broadcast quality. You want to get the two antenns as far apart as you can, like on each side of the truck. Off of the mirrors, or the edges of the bed, hood area, etc. It is hard to be discreet and get good reception. I thought that mine looked good, but on a classic truck you may be looking for a more laid back approach? I would be happy to help you any more if you need it. I am not by any means the authority but I will share any ohter info you want. Good Luck! 
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