Cb antenna for dummys!!!

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by craig_sez, Sep 18, 2016.

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  1. Sep 30, 2016 #61
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    good questions good thoughts... the 7ft. firestik I think is a very good option for drivers in crapcadia trucks who are not running excessive power !!! jmo and thought on it....
     
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  3. Sep 30, 2016 #62
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    Some of us in the cb world are just as anal...
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2016 #63
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  5. Sep 30, 2016 #64
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    Lol..
     
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    Thats whats gotten in this mess in the 1st place..I cant leave well enough alone..
    For ex.....Even though is make such lil difference if i had a 1.3 swr ill want a 1.2..If i get 1.2 then ill want 1.1....
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2016 #67
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    Got it @rabbiporkchop , second question, how long should I have the thread made, 1", 1 1/2" etc.....
     
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  10. Sep 30, 2016 #68
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    1 inch should be just fine
     
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  11. Sep 30, 2016 #69
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    You gotta start someplace that's not going to blow up your radio. Neverready's solution is the best place to start. Once you get to that point then you'll be in a better position to experiment with other things
     
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  12. Sep 30, 2016 #70
    craig_sez

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    I know..I have started many times over..Tried different mount sites,different coax,studs,ant mounts and antennas..
     
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