Antenna Adjusting

First go get a real antenna that is not much of antenna and is not going to work on your CB at all. Try any one of the base loaded or center loaded antennas on the market.

 

Run down to the local radio shack or truck stop. And pick up a K40 with a magnet mount.

Your rubber duck antenna won't ever do a good job. Complete waste of money.

 

even a lil will would be a huge step up from that antenna .

 

Ever seen a base loaded antenna at a television station? Especially a 2300 foot antenna?

Higher is better. Metal is better.

If you're looking for simple. A Francis 4 foot will do the job. You could go with a 3 ft if you so mind. It's fiberglass, but it's also one of the most reliable antenna avaliable. And cheap too. About $15

Then you can put some quality coax on it. Instead of the chicken wire they provide with most base loaded magnetic base antennas.

 

It will work, to a degree. But remember, you get what you pay for.

You paid for a magnet, coax, and the antenna. $14.95 retail. How much of that do you think actually went into the antenna? About 75 cents, maybe.

The Francis will receive weather band, so long as you have it on your CB. And yes, you will have to buy a mount and coax for a Francis.

That's why I suggested the Magnet mount K40 to begin with. While the coax isn't as good as some. It's certianly better than what you have. And, the antenna is much better.

Admittedly, the antenna itself probably cost about $1.50 But there is much more in the base load and coax design. And the overall height is much higher, for better performance. Than the Cobra A1000.

 

let me get this right, so you say the antenna is tuneable and comes pre tuned?

i would reccommend the lil wilson or the wilson 1000 mag if you want a mag mount. the lil wil is 38in and the 1000 is 66in.