5:25 pm
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline
Any recommendations on a good quality CB antenna and cable?
I already have the Midland 75-822 portable CB and need a good antenna and cable to extend its range.
I'm open on mounting location and can go from 3ft (if mounted higher) to 5ft (if mounted low). I'll be using a quick disconnect so I can get into my garage.
Thoughts?
8:56 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline Kevin, if you mount the disconnect higher you can run a 24" antenna. It won't rock around like the longer ones. You can check mine out on the maintenance run if your making it.
9:25 pm
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline 
Cool! What brand antenna and cable are you using? Is there a big difference in quality between brands?
10:13 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I use firestick for both.
But it's only because that's what I found on eBay. I also run the quick disconnect.
My reception is great but I don't have a way to compare if something's better..
The best cb I ever ran was on my yellow tj.
7:16 am
May 4, 2004
Offline I've been pretty happy with my Wilson antennas, particularly the Wilson Flex.
7:38 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I have a used 4' firestick you can have.
I have a new 4' firestick you can buy for cheap.
You can borrow either the 4' or the 2' firesticks to try them out if you'd like.
10:12 am
Club Trailmaster
March 13, 2015
Offline I have a little 12" magnetic base antenna that came with something I bought years ago. You can have it though I don't think is was any more effective than the 8" on your handheld.
Related to CBs, does anyone have a SWR meter? They are pretty cheap but if someone has one already then that would save me from buying another 1 time use tool. On the last trail run i was only hearing some people so I figure starting with the antenna aught to help.
12:46 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline A couple people on here have the SWR meter, so you can borrow one to tune your radio's reception. Gil got great reception and he tuned his himself. I believe Fred does that as well.
1:16 pm
Club Member
June 4, 2012
Offline BKGM Jeepers said
A couple people on here have the SWR meter, so you can borrow one to tune your radio's reception. Gil got great reception and he tuned his himself. I believe Fred does that as well.
Gil has mine your welcome to barrow across then can bring to meeting.
If I can't build it, then it's something that should be bought.
11:23 am
Club Member
February 26, 2014
Offline Yes I still have it, I took it to the last run for but you went MIA lol
6:48 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline Kevin, I have a Walcott CB cable and a 4' fire stick. You can have both for free. Just say so and I'll bring them to the maintenance run.
7:51 pm
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline BKGM Jeepers said
Kevin, I have a Walcott CB cable and a 4' fire stick. You can have both for free. Just say so and I'll bring them to the maintenance run.
Thanks! Hang on to it for now. Haven't decided where I want to mount it yet and want to check out your 2ft setup.
7:54 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I have it mounted on my tire carrier. Do you have a tailgate mount? I think I still have mine so you can see it Sat.
3:16 am
Club Member
June 4, 2012
Offline Gilbert & Betty said
Yes I still have it, I took it to the last run for but you went MIA lol
Cool, if Kris wants to barrow it that will be great. I think rather than MIA I was MCGU...... My Chipmunks Gave Up
If I can't build it, then it's something that should be bought.
9:46 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline Kevin, still want the CB items?
When are we meeting this week so I can get you the parts?
9:51 pm
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline BKGM Jeepers said
Kevin, still want the CB items?
When are we meeting this week so I can get you the parts?
PM sent. Let me know if you don't receive it.
10:00 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline Ha! Pm reply sent. Let me know if you get it. I think it's my PMs that are shaky...
6:45 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Anyone have the tuner that I can barrow or teach me how to tune? Just got my CB installed today.
Thanks
Um...what?
9:00 pm
Club Member
June 4, 2012
Offline Gregulator said
Anyone have the tuner that I can barrow or teach me how to tune? Just got my CB installed today.Thanks
I do,
If I can't build it, then it's something that should be bought.
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