My CB Antenna Installation
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JK Freak
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From: Tri-State Area- AZ,CA,NV
My CB Antenna Installation
I was looking for a solution to mount a CB antenna and still have a decent ground plane, So i decided to mount it on one of the windshield screws!
I think it turned out pretty good!
I used a TON of silicon in between the metal bracket and the painted surface, And it 'Should' keep the water out to prevent rust!
Here is the link to the rest of the pics!
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...l%20on%20Jeep/
I think it turned out pretty good!
I used a TON of silicon in between the metal bracket and the painted surface, And it 'Should' keep the water out to prevent rust!
Here is the link to the rest of the pics!
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...l%20on%20Jeep/
Last edited by Big A; Mar 14, 2008 at 08:42 PM. Reason: Edited Title
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JK Freak
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From: Tri-State Area- AZ,CA,NV
Thought i would bump this thread, And let everyone know that it was a success!
This antenna placement is perfect and will not interfere with trees or have any worry about breaking it.
I will post up in a few days to show my CB install.
Adam
This antenna placement is perfect and will not interfere with trees or have any worry about breaking it.
I will post up in a few days to show my CB install.
Adam
JK Jedi
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From: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Just wanted to let you guys know, that after years of experimenting when we were CB'ers, (we're all HAM ops now), if you really want to be heard, we found the best CB antennas were either a Wilson 1000, or a plain 102" stainless steel whip. Of course that was years ago, and they may have something newer out now that is comparable. I have heard good things about the Hamsticks but I haven't kept up on all the CB antennas for awhile. But I do know that it was always real hard to beat a 102" whip.
Small antennas are nice, convenient, and "out of the way" for sure, but come as a compromise as to how well your signal will get out, and how well you will receive.
Your installation looks very nice. Just remember, that with it being on the drivers side of the Jeep, your signal strength will be towards the passenger side. So if you are up on top of a mountain somewhere and stationary, be sure and keep this in mind. Try to park with the passenger side facing the direction you want to be heard.
73 & Have Fun...
Dave / wl7cmg (Alaska)
Small antennas are nice, convenient, and "out of the way" for sure, but come as a compromise as to how well your signal will get out, and how well you will receive.
Your installation looks very nice. Just remember, that with it being on the drivers side of the Jeep, your signal strength will be towards the passenger side. So if you are up on top of a mountain somewhere and stationary, be sure and keep this in mind. Try to park with the passenger side facing the direction you want to be heard.
73 & Have Fun...
Dave / wl7cmg (Alaska)
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JK Freak
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From: Tri-State Area- AZ,CA,NV
Just wanted to let you guys know, that after years of experimenting when we were CB'ers, (we're all HAM ops now), if you really want to be heard, we found the best CB antennas were either a Wilson 1000, or a plain 102" stainless steel whip. Of course that was years ago, and they may have something newer out now that is comparable. I have heard good things about the Hamsticks but I haven't kept up on all the CB antennas for awhile. But I do know that it was always real hard to beat a 102" whip.
Small antennas are nice, convenient, and "out of the way" for sure, but come as a compromise as to how well your signal will get out, and how well you will receive.
Your installation looks very nice. Just remember, that with it being on the drivers side of the Jeep, your signal strength will be towards the passenger side. So if you are up on top of a mountain somewhere and stationary, be sure and keep this in mind. Try to park with the passenger side facing the direction you want to be heard.
73 & Have Fun...
Dave / wl7cmg (Alaska)
Small antennas are nice, convenient, and "out of the way" for sure, but come as a compromise as to how well your signal will get out, and how well you will receive.
Your installation looks very nice. Just remember, that with it being on the drivers side of the Jeep, your signal strength will be towards the passenger side. So if you are up on top of a mountain somewhere and stationary, be sure and keep this in mind. Try to park with the passenger side facing the direction you want to be heard.
73 & Have Fun...
Dave / wl7cmg (Alaska)
I guess i should have subscribed to my own thread!
Thanks for the infp! I am an old school CB'er from the 80's, And learned alot of tricks with base and mobile antennas.
On my previous vehicles, It was normal me to drill a hole in the roof, And slap a ball mount and 102" whip on it, Backed up by a heavily modded 148GTL, And a Texas Star 667...
I definitely was no mud duck! 
My home antenna was a Sigma 4, Which was OUTSTANDING for an onmi-directional in DB gain. I had it backed with an HR-2510. best radio i have ever owned
This little antenna works really good! I am completely satisfied with the performance of this little thing, But one this is for certain... You can't beat 8 feet!
73's
Adam