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antenna shaft length question

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by oneloadshort, Mar 21, 2014.

  1. Mar 21, 2014 #1
    oneloadshort

    oneloadshort Bobtail Member

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    looking at going with dual hustler trucker antennas,running a high watt mod galaxy 949 on a kw t2000, question is does it make a difference in the 9" shaft or the 22" shaft using the side mounts, other than the height, which would be better for my set up thanks in advance...
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2014 #2
    Razor3

    Razor3 Light Load Member

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    From what I understand, the higher one can put the coil (load) from the mount (base) the better the performance. So strictly speaking from a performance perspective, the 22" shaft is better in theory.
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2014 #3
    112racing

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    best results are with the coil above the roofline
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2014 #4
    BigBearNY

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    OK, when it comes to antennas, bigger really is better. Height, clearance and better adjustability all make the bigger antenna better. Get a Wilson, Monkey Made, Predator, K40, firestick, or whatever you like. A 108" whip will beat em all! and do it with better SWR's. Lots of advantages to going bigger.
     
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