Cb radio configuration

81 inch center load or top load antenna would be perfect for that truck. Easy to build your own with a tap and die set.

 

I’ve got the same truck and my uniden bearcat has poor reception. Nobody can hear me after they get about 200 yards away. Stock setup. I put it in straight out of the box and never had anyone tune it or anything. So I’m also interested in this topic.

 

Factory mount works fine like this.

stainless steel t-660 bracket by Jerry by rabbiporkchop posted Feb 13, 2012 at 2:56 AM

 

Cobra 19 ultra iii and firestick stock set not sure of swr goes a good few miles.

 

The mount above is exactly what I would use, If your pulling a tanker I would use a single 5.5 foot Francis antenna, With a dry or refer I would use the same antenna but one on each mirror, Use decent coax or phasing (on 2 antennas) harness.

second use a good noise cancelling mic, I use an Astatic 636L , with a good external speaker.

 

This is the ultimate antenna for that truck. Definitely worth copying.

Downloadfile by rabbiporkchop posted Feb 6, 2018 at 1:09 PM

 

I think overtime, my favorite antennas were my Hustler Beer cans back in the 70's.