You don't want or need dual antennas, they don't work right, they don't allow you to get out as well as a single antenna mounted center of vehicle, and they look plain gaudy IMO.
Radioshack does sell a 102 whip that is hands down the best antenna for the money. Just add the right 6 inch spring (also sold at RS), and put it dead center of the truck like I did mine and you are set.
I once talked 14 miles away with this set up on a Cobra 148GTL radio that was only pushing 3 watts on AM. No amp or anything.
Advice on CB antenna for Pickup
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by American-Trucker, Mar 20, 2010.
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So I decided on the Hood Mount. My SWR is 1.5 on all channels except 1 and 40 on those its 1.7!
I paid $50 for the Antenna, mount, coax, and installation!
Looks great only a little shorter then the radio antenna on the other side of the truck.
American Trucker -
You should be able to get down under 1.5/1.7 with just a bit of stinger trimming.
Make sure the end of the stinger is filed smooth and flat so it seats flat.
Your mounting bolt likely isn't making a solid ground as well (painted fender)
Try and improve your grounding before clipping off the stinger -
I thought 1.5 it what your looking for?
American Trucker -
1.1 flat ! but anything under 1.5 on "all 40" is really good enough for
John Q.
That 1.7 you noted is not good,which is why I commented. -
American Trucker -
What kind of antenna and mount did you use?
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American Trucker -
View attachment 66621 This is my set up. SWR is 1.2. Works really well for long distance talking.
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