CB/Antenna choice opinions

has anybody purchased a uniden bearcat pc78 elite radio and how has it worked for you?

 

I just purchased a Cobra 148 GTL CB, had it installed in my pickup truck, brought a magnet mount antenna from radio shack, an inexpensive one just temporary, I want to have installed a permanent antenna on the roof of the truck, before I do, I need to know, please help, WHAT IS THE BEST ANTENNA FOR A COBRA 148 GTL CB??? I am new to this, but I want it done right so money does'nt matter, just need to know what's best for that unit, TY all for your help in this field, TomCat

 

if you can find one go for the skip shooter brand antenna for your cobra.

 

I have a browning antenna it works really well. I got it hooked up to a General Lee that has been peaked and Tuned. I'm swinging 50 watts and 60 watts on a whistle. At 12-15 miles I've had a couple drivers complain that I was "blowing their doors off". If you want to tune your antenna go to radio shack they sell a swr meter for around $48 tax included. You'll need to trim your whip little by little until you reach a 1.5 or less on the swr meter.

 

Some co-phased cables used intermediate connectors to make routing them into the cab a little easier - smaller holes in the firewall. You are probably missing the double pigtail with a PL259 on the double end and MiniUhf connectors on the other two ends to mate with the two cable ends in the cab.

If It's a company truck check with them for another. If not a CB shop in your area can (maybe) supply you with the needed pigtail if you want to use the co-phase array. Or use a single RG8 cable to one of the antennae as was suggested. Don't put a PL259 connector on one of the RG59 cables.

Ted