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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

CB Antenna and Cable

  1. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #126 Apr 2015, 10:25 AM

    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?

  2. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #226 Apr 2015, 1:56 PM

    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.

    Kathleen and Brad
  3. k-jeep started this Member Joined: May 2009
    #326 Apr 2015, 2:25 PM

    Cool! What brand antenna and cable are you using? Is there a big difference in quality between brands?

  4. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #426 Apr 2015, 3:13 PM

    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.

    Kathleen and Brad
  5. Fred Subscriber
    #527 Apr 2015, 12:16 AM

    I've been pretty happy with my Wilson antennas, particularly the Wilson Flex.

  6. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #627 Apr 2015, 12:38 AM

    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.

    Kathleen and Brad
  7. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #727 Apr 2015, 3:12 AM

    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.

  8. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #827 Apr 2015, 5:46 AM

    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.

    Kathleen and Brad
  9. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #927 Apr 2015, 6:16 AM
    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.

    David and Lori
  10. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #1028 Apr 2015, 4:23 AM

    Yes I still have it, I took it to the last run for but you went MIA lol

  11. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1128 Apr 2015, 11:48 AM

    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.

    Kathleen and Brad
  12. k-jeep started this Member Joined: May 2009
    #1228 Apr 2015, 12:51 PM
    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.

  13. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1328 Apr 2015, 12:54 PM

    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.

    Kathleen and Brad
  14. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #1428 Apr 2015, 8:16 PM
    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

    David and Lori
  15. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #154 May 2015, 2:46 PM

    Kevin, still want the CB items?

    When are we meeting this week so I can get you the parts?

    Kathleen and Brad
  16. k-jeep started this Member Joined: May 2009
    #164 May 2015, 2:51 PM
    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.

  17. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #174 May 2015, 3:00 PM

    Ha! Pm reply sent. Let me know if you get it. I think it's my PMs that are shaky...

    Kathleen and Brad
  18. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #183 Apr 2016, 11:45 AM

    Anyone have the tuner that I can barrow or teach me how to tune?  Just got my CB installed today.

    Thanks

    Um...what?
  19. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #193 Apr 2016, 2:00 PM
    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,

    David and Lori
  20. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #203 Apr 2016, 11:37 PM

    Are you planning on attending the next meeting?  Thanks

    Um...what?
  21. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #214 Apr 2016, 7:45 AM
    Gregulator said Are you planning on attending the next meeting?  Thanks

    Yes, I'll bring it with me

    David and Lori

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