New to CB radios need help.
06-09-2016, 01:53 PM
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New to CB radios need help.
Hey guys sorry if this has been asked before but I just bought the Cobra 75 WXST CB radio and was wondering what would be the best antenna for it and where should it be mounted? Thanks guys
06-09-2016, 05:53 PM
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I am using a Firestik like this:
Firestik II FS2 B 5 8 Wave 300 Watts Tunable Tip CB Radio Antenna Black | eBay
I mounted it on the third brake light and used one of these springs
Firestik SS 3H Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Spring for CB Antenna Mount U s A Made | eBay
When I get a chance I'll post a picture of it.
Firestik II FS2 B 5 8 Wave 300 Watts Tunable Tip CB Radio Antenna Black | eBay
I mounted it on the third brake light and used one of these springs
Firestik SS 3H Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Spring for CB Antenna Mount U s A Made | eBay
When I get a chance I'll post a picture of it.
06-09-2016, 06:06 PM
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I am using a Firestik like this: Firestik II FS2 B 5 8 Wave 300 Watts Tunable Tip CB Radio Antenna Black | eBay I mounted it on the third brake light and used one of these springs Firestik SS 3H Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Spring for CB Antenna Mount U s A Made | eBay When I get a chance I'll post a picture of it.
Thanks Grumpus really appreciate the info. Does it matter if the antenna is 2ft or does it have to be longer to get better reception
06-09-2016, 06:42 PM
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That part I can't answer. I am just getting into the comms part, I know that the antenna can be tuned by trimming a portion when using and SWR meter (I think that's the proper terminology / equipment). Someone with more experience will have to give you a better answer.
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That part I can't answer. I am just getting into the comms part, I know that the antenna can be tuned by trimming a portion when using and SWR meter (I think that's the proper terminology / equipment). Someone with more experience will have to give you a better answer.
Cool man thanks though. I'll wait to see who can chime in on the antenna height.
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There is a thread on the forum that has some great info. You'd have to dig around to find it, but when you do subscribe. It will answer a lot of your questions now and for the future
06-10-2016, 06:34 AM
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Thanks Cajun JK, I just place the order all on Amazon for $178 not a bad price at all for a complete set up. I'll post picks up next week when they come in.
1. Cobra 75WXST 40-channel CB Radio
2. Evo JK CB Antenna Mount (Passenger Side)
3. Firestix 4' Black tunable tip
4. Firestix K-4A stud with screw
5. 18' RG-58A/U Coaxial cable
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06-11-2016, 06:46 AM
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Here are the promised pictures:
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The thin antenna next to it is for my Kenwood TM-281 2M ham radio.
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06-11-2016, 06:54 AM
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Nice!! Thanks for the picks I ended up going with the passenger side evo mount that gets attached to the tire carrier screws. I get everything next week so I'll post up some pic as well to show my set up.
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06-11-2016, 07:03 AM
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Please do.
FWIW, it was easy to run the antenna cable along the frame and up into the body. IIRC, I came up on the front passenger side thru a grommet, then snaked it up the dash, and finally thru the hole that I drilled on top of the dash. (there are plenty of Youtube videos and a few threads here on how to remove sections of the dash).
I did something similar to run the power for the radio. But thru the firewall grommet and over to the battery.
I tried to keep it as clean as possible as I don't like wires dangling anywhere on the vehicle.
FWIW, it was easy to run the antenna cable along the frame and up into the body. IIRC, I came up on the front passenger side thru a grommet, then snaked it up the dash, and finally thru the hole that I drilled on top of the dash. (there are plenty of Youtube videos and a few threads here on how to remove sections of the dash).
I did something similar to run the power for the radio. But thru the firewall grommet and over to the battery.
I tried to keep it as clean as possible as I don't like wires dangling anywhere on the vehicle.