What CB antenna

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  1. MACK E-6

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    Worth a try but I don’t think it would stay put.

    If the issue is the antenna contacting the paint and scratching it, some heat shrink tube at that height might work better.
     
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  3. Tall Mike

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    zip tie on the bottom side of the tennis ball.
     
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  4. Diesel Dave

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    Or maybe a little adhesive on the ends once the tennis ball is in place will keep from sliding.
     
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  5. Concorde

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    Well that antenna didn’t work out well..snapped right off at the base. Another $75 down the drain. Fiberglass antennas don’t last either, soon as they get ice buildup they snap right off.

    Amazingly it still worked, lol.

    I guess I just drive too fast.. IMG_5046.jpeg IMG_5047.jpeg
     
  6. Diesel Dave

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    Do tell what name brand it was …..
     
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    Hustler mid loader.
     
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  8. Diesel Dave

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    No spring ? I scrolled back and found what probably is/was the antenna in question?
     
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  9. Diesel Dave

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    If you scrolled back some, I recommended you to add a quality spring. Sorry about the loss.
     
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  10. Concorde

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    Yes, it was this antenna..spring? No.

    Recently ran across NE @ 75mph with a 35 mph headwind which probably didn’t help in its failure. What’s strange is that I didn’t notice any performance issues with my CB..just noticed today that the antenna was gone!

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  11. craig_sez

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    In cold temps if you just wipe down the ant with wd 40 it helps with build up...Its a wonder you didnt notice your swr creeping up..
    You could always add some pvc pipeing to strengthen the base...Did that with my skip shooters,all is good..
     
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