Firestik side mount w/ 5' antenna
08-16-2013, 07:59 AM
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Firestik side mount w/ 5' antenna
So I just picked up the Firestik side mount (non NGP) kit from RCR and they say the max length antenna is a 3'... I said screw it and went with a 4' Firestik plus HD spring and QR. Now I'm sure this will be fine but my question is can I push my luck and go with a 5' for road trips?
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08-16-2013, 11:45 AM
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I would not press your luck any further 
That particular mount just wasn't designed to handle such a large antenna if you are referring to the plastic side body mount. On the plastic side mount we usually recommend the 3' standard fiberglass or a 4' lightweight antenna like the Firestik Firefly as the maximum load.
That particular mount just wasn't designed to handle such a large antenna if you are referring to the plastic side body mount. On the plastic side mount we usually recommend the 3' standard fiberglass or a 4' lightweight antenna like the Firestik Firefly as the maximum load.
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I would not press your luck any further That particular mount just wasn't designed to handle such a large antenna if you are referring to the plastic side body mount. On the plastic side mount we usually recommend the 3' standard fiberglass or a 4' lightweight antenna like the Firestik Firefly as the maximum load.
That particular mount just wasn't designed to handle such a large antenna if you are referring to the plastic side body mount. On the plastic side mount we usually recommend the 3' standard fiberglass or a 4' lightweight antenna like the Firestik Firefly as the maximum load.What I might also do is install a separate general purpose mount on the very top of my swing away tire carrier and run a separate coax cable on the opposite side of the jeep to the CB. My thoughts are when I go on long road/overland trips I can hook the CB and 5 footer up to that Coax instead.
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