Type of CB antenna needed

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Parsonsrpjr, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. Parsonsrpjr

    Parsonsrpjr Bobtail Member

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    I have a KW T680 and using a cobra 18 WX ST II, I am wondering what type of antenna would be best for it including height and watts since their are so many options and the factory antennas with trucks are pointless. Thanks for the help
     
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  3. bored silly

    bored silly Road Train Member

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    Are you running dual antennas or a single ???? I'd just measure what ya got and replace with a single or dual pair of Francis antennas or antenna whatever the case may be......
     
  4. craig_sez

    craig_sez Road Train Member

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    Dont buy a franny..cheap wimpy things will bend and flicker so much it can pick your nose at highways speeds and flick at the next truck commin by..
     
  5. Sniper1973

    Sniper1973 Bobtail Member

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    Depending on whether you're running single or dual antennas, because the majority of the body is fiberglass and very little of it is hardcore metal Francis or Fire Sticks would be your best option depending on where they hook up at what decide whether you go for a 3, 4, or 5 foot antenna.
     
  6. bored silly

    bored silly Road Train Member

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    So he can buy a couple firestiks what Ev. A cheap fiberglass is cheap fiberglass
     
  7. Sniper1973

    Sniper1973 Bobtail Member

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  8. Sniper1973

    Sniper1973 Bobtail Member

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    When it comes to fiberglass body trucks like the Cascadia 3680 3660 International prostars Trucks of that sort Fire Sticks and Francis are Center Road in Venice Italy Design trucks with poor ground quality
     
  9. bored silly

    bored silly Road Train Member

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    Well maybe he just wants something better but doesn't want to spend a lot.
     
  10. bored silly

    bored silly Road Train Member

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    Ya callin them junk lol
     
  11. Sniper1973

    Sniper1973 Bobtail Member

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    I'm just trying to say that if you buy a high-end steel whip antenna it will do absolutely no good on a poorly grounded vehicle
     
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