antennas

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by gmpire, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. Jan 27, 2013 #1
    gmpire

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    I have a 2013 Volvo and using a Cobra 29 with 58 watts and a momm fit added. What is the best antenna for my setup?
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2013 #2
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    x#1 Road Train Member

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    a 5' francis.period.just run new coax and the swr should be fine as a francis is pretuned and is all you'll ever need unless you go to some 1500 watt setup.
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2013 #3
    Voyager1968

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    When I last ran a Volvo I used a bird perch and a Wilson 2000. I struggled mightily with getting my SWR's to an acceptable level. This time around (going into a Volvo again) I'm thinking about using a Francis on the bird perch instead of the Wilson.
     
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  5. Feb 12, 2013 #4
    mike5511

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    If you go with the Francis, get the 5 1/2FT one.
     
    mike5511, Feb 12, 2013
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