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motor coach and cb antenna

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by lathe11, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. Oct 2, 2010 #1
    lathe11

    lathe11 Bobtail Member

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    hey guys and gals, been away from the seat for a while but just purchased a motor coach deisel pusher 275 cumings, looking to hook up a cb but has no ground will the thru glass antennas work and what have other guys done to get ears, don't want to drill holes in coach unless no otherway thanks to all
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2010 #2
    Big_m

    Big_m Heavy Load Member

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    Try a no-gound antenna on your mirror. Wilson makes one and I know Skip Shooter antennas will work for you. And you still will need some place for your coax to enter.
     
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  4. Oct 2, 2010 #3
    joplinlocal

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    Radio Shack sells a 4 ft fiberglass no ground antenna with mirror mount for 40 bucks. I have one and works surprisingly well. They come pre-tuned for low 1:1 SWR on channel 19 right out of the packaging. Fairly good deal for the money.

    Another one to recommend is the Solarcon "Ground Zero" antenna. They are a nightmare to tune and took me 2 days to get all of the adjustments and bugs worked out... but it was worth it. Best no ground mobile antenna I've ever used.
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2010 #4
    vinnie_

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    dittio on the no ground but stay away from radio shack.
     
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    squirrellsgnwild Thanks this.
  7. Oct 3, 2010 #5
    delta5

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    Look around for someone that sells a CB antenna for marine use. They are fiberglass, and dont require a ground...
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2010 #6
    lathe11

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    thanks all will check our local marine store thanks for the come back
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2011 #7
    ghostchild

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    This is for you old time radio buffs...the off brand types...this here is a GE model...and was factory with RV or Motorhome...

    I never use it...I just stare at it...
     
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  10. Sep 9, 2011 #8
    AB7IF

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    The Wilson no ground for around $60 is orders of magnitude above the marine antenna. I have tried both and there is no comparison. The through glass is good only for talking 8 feet and blowing finals.

    Ghostchild, turn it into a mobile Frank's box.
     
    AB7IF, Sep 9, 2011
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