Compact CB Suggestions

If you are dead set on killing the performance of the antenna by choosing that mounting location I think the fiberglass whip will perform slightly better than the Wilson trucker antenna mounted in that poor location.

 

Mounting it on the tool box, if the box is properly grounded to the truck frame would be a much better location. I agree with Rabbi that the 5' fiberglass whip would probably outperform the Wilson, especially if you have to mount it where you originally intended.

 

Nothing to add just want to say that after reading my posts from a year ago I will admit I was a little unhinged and off the wall, the result of 2 teeth extractions and heavy dose of vicodin, trying my best not to have a repeat performance.

 

The Little Wil' is an excellent antenna and I'd actually expect it to outperform a longer antenna that is shielded by the cab and toolbox.

 

I have always used a Wilson 1000 magnet mount antenna positioned in center of roof on my F 150 and have always been satisfied with the performance whether running radio barefoot or with power.

 

This antenna made this possible. Any other mounting method won't come close performane-wise, except for the ball mount, maybe in a single direction towards the drivers front fender. Nothing beats the roof.


Everything else is drastically reduced performance.

 

I'd dump any stock mic and replace it with a noise-cancelling mic.

 

What kind of mount is that? I'd like to get one for my pickup.