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Offline DewaldJ

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CB Antenna
« on: July 15, 2013, 11:39:52 AM »
Bought a Cobra CB radio. What's your recommendations on an antenna to go with it? Any advice re makes, type, lenght and installation position etc ?

Offline w squared

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Re: CB Antenna
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2013, 11:45:06 AM »
Wilson 4' flex. They tend to break a lot less than the more rigid antennas. As to where to mount it, that depends on what sort of rig you have.

Another (old school) option is a 9' stainless steel whip...but that requires more thought on the mounting, and can be dangerous for bystanders.
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Offline morerpmfred

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Re: CB Antenna
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2013, 12:52:27 PM »
Gone through 6 or 7 fiberglass / flex antennaes over the years. All internal wire breaks. All where between 18 to 36 inches with a spring on the bottom for flex. Now have three foot stainless and no spring.