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My friend gave me an 8ft antenna so id like to use it instead of my... well really cheap, tiny antenna from walmart.
i currently have this cb
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-28377200984-19-Ultra-IIIE/dp/B001TNASCW http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-28377200984-1...
Started by nicklopic on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jeepforum):
I have heard how they flap around so I plan on tying it to my roof when I wheel... .
Buy and install a CB whip antenna ball mount.
You can use the whip antenna them.
A 3' or 4' Firestik CB antenna with a permanent mount.
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I'm going to be mounting my CB antenna soon. i have an idea of fabricating a mount where the original radio antenna is. i have a 2ft firestik that i'm going to mount there. except for some welding on the fender does anyone think this would be a bad idea...
Started by cjkish86 on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jeepforum):
Also if you run the antenna down to the cb and ....
Universal CB antenna mounts and magnet bases
I don't weld anything to my before you hook it up to the cb and tune it before you use it.
The weld rusting the whole 1/4.
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Would like to see some pics and purchase details for your CB Radio Antenna mounts including how you get the coax cable into the vehicle interior. I've already got the radio and antenna picked out, just need to see some successful antenna mounts.
Started by slcfj62 on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ih8mud):
I used the grommet that the stock antenna cable came out of and soldered or could you use a Wilson 5000 ....
I totally forgot about the Wagongear mod I could fit it through grommets .
Wagongear's Newest Product: Firestick Antenna Mount Duh.
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Started by Jeff on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at truckingboards):
I don't mess with radios anymore My.
What to cut the whip to, (length), its a nice antenna!
For someone thats into CB's it will be a nice great! A very nice give away!
I used one when I ran a cb...
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I'm needing some help trying to ground my antenna. I'm getting the cb antenna warning on my cobra 29 lx. I've been reading that I may need to scrap some of the paint off where the mount is attached or connect a grounding strap.
Would I need to do both...
Started by pikegulley on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jeepforum):
Assemble....
I'm getting the cb antenna.
I rearranged the fire ring and stud placement based on that picture, the cb antenna warning went away.
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Well I've had this idea going around in my head for the past few weeks of putting a CB Antenna in the place of my stock radio antenna on my 04 WJ. My main reasoning behind this is that I haven't seen a single CB mount on a WJ that looked good.
I have ...
Started by peytonimor7 on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jeepforum):
A good quality magnet mount CB antenna is an excellent alternative, or you can install a rooftop CB antenna mount and a quick disconnect for the antenna an antenna....
Your am/fm radio will have very limited reception.
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Well, I found on old CB that we had used in our tractors and I figured I would put it in my truck, but I don't know where I should put the antennas for it. I have stacks so I wasn't gonna put them in the corners of the box, so I thought of two places:...
Started by Crauner on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cumminsforum):
On these pickups, the best place becomes part of the... .
Too much metal too close to the sides of the antenna....
I also have of the radio.
I had the same problem when i put mine cb in my pickup.
The performance of the antenna system.
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Hey guys, I'm getting some smaller things done on the MJ after all the paint and bodywork and since I never listen to the radio and I'm putting a Cobra weatherband CB in instead I had an idea. With the newer 97+ front end swap the old radio antenna won...
Started by automan2164 on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at comancheclub):
I now run the 3' K40 on top of a spring mount on the middle of the roof .
Not a good place for a CB antenna.
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I have searched, and found various threads on some very nice cb installations, but not much in mention of antenna mounts.
I was thinking of finding some kind of hood bracket, as I'm loathe to drill any of the body panels, but the only real problem I see...
Started by Enigma on
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by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ih8mud):
I likeWhere do you want to mount the antenna?
I originally had it on the ARB front bumper on my old 80" thinking on this is, but about the....
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Uniden Pro510XL with 3' Firestik FSII antenna.
Just installed mine tonight and tuning it tomorrow. I was just curious as to what kind of range i can expect with this setup?
Full setup is:
CB/Antenna listed above
Teraflex taillight mount
Firestik Firering...
Started by reisom on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jeepforum):
The closer a CB antenna....
The higher your CB antenna is, the more efficient it is.
The longer your CB antenna is, the more efficient it is.
antenna above the roofline of you vehicle, the better it will perform.
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