CB antenna differences?

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Dec 28, 2014 | 04:41 PM

jadmt

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CB antenna differences?

Will a person get better reception with a 4' firestikII that is 900W rated vs a 3' firefly that is 100W rated if using a uniden 520XL? this is assuming both are properly tuned. thanks.

Dec 28, 2014 | 06:27 PM

OH9JK

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Yes. The longer the antenna the better the performance. The wattage rating means nothing if you are using legal equipment....type regulated CB output at 4 watts.

Dec 29, 2014 | 02:27 AM

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Yes. The longer the antenna the better the performance. The wattage rating means nothing if you are using legal equipment....type regulated CB output at 4 watts.

thanks yes stock radio.

Dec 29, 2014 | 01:58 PM

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Yes given all other things being equal, yes the 4' will be better.

Dec 29, 2014 | 03:00 PM

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thanks I ordered a 4' firestik II off amazon today. Just looking for better reception and transmission. My 3' firefly was tuned in to 1-1.6 swr but just never really happy with the range. great for about 1/4 mile but that was about it.

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