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Buying a CB

Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Hey guys I'm buying a new CB. After reading a lot of posts. Which antenna should I get. Brands length exc.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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A lot of people go with the firestik 4' tuneable tip antenna. I went with an old school whip antenna. For the quickest, hassle-free tuning/reception: I guess go with the firestik. I just like the old school big metal whip antenna. Cheaper too incase you bust up the fiberglass ones.

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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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So what brand and how long.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CRDIOKC
So what brand and how long.
Firestik is the brand and 4 feet is the commonly used length.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Sorry thanks much.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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No need to be sorry and you're quite welcome.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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I got my CB a couple of months ago. A Uniden 520 with a mount from Quadratec that bolts onto the passenger side of the center console. Combined that with a 3' Firefly antenna and an Arizona Rocky Road mount. Great combo, no issues, not expensive.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BagOfDoorknobs
I got my CB a couple of months ago. A Uniden 520 with a mount from Quadratec that bolts onto the passenger side of the center console. Combined that with a 3' Firefly antenna and an Arizona Rocky Road mount. Great combo, no issues, not expensive.
You mean "Firestik" not "Firefly".... Firefly is the sweet tea vodka! Haha. Did you get into it already!?
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FoxRacingJMC

You mean "Firestik" not "Firefly".... Firefly is the sweet tea vodka! Haha. Did you get into it already!?
Firestik makes a firefly model btw.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5

Firestik makes a firefly model btw.
Get out?! Really? Haha.... I stand corrected then my friend! Touché!
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