camjeep3 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 ok i will be adding a cb to my rig and i was wondering what you guys run for antennas and where/how you mount them. i was thinking the corner of the rear bumper, driver side. i will also be running an older cb i found at my grandfathers( if it works) and where do you get your stuff? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I got my antenna, spring and cable from the local hobby/electronics shop. After snapping off 2 fiberglass ones, I finally learned my lesson and added a spring base to my new 102" whip. Shoulda done that from the start. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I got my antenna, spring and cable from the local hobby/electronics shop. After snapping off 2 fiberglass ones, I finally learned my lesson and added a spring base to my new 102" whip. Shoulda done that from the start. :roll: I got all the CB\Antenna\Cable stuff for my TJ at http://www.walcottcb.com/ Was a good place to deal with and I'm happy with all the stuff I got from there... I just ordered a spring and new Firestik for my TJ since I busted the other mount off when we were on the Goat Trail where I flopped the TJ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Any ex como GI's here?? I wonder if the fiberglass antennas used on Humvee's would work for a CB... I know those things were like 20 ft long.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I sleeved my steel whip with vacuum tube to make it look like a military antenna. Does that count? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I currently have a 4 footer mounted in the stock radio antenna mount, but can't get the SWR down below 3. A 102" fiberglass whip does work great there (SWR of 1.4), but looks like crap because it sticks up like 11 or 12 feet or so in the air. If I can't find a shorter antenna that works in that location I think I'll tie some fishing line to the tip of the tall one and run it to the corner of the rear bumper. Kind of the opposite look Pete's got going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 yeah saying 20 ft is kinda pushing it I think, cause that 11 ft mvusse has looks more like the hight of the humvees.. Pete that looks pretty sweet like you have it there. And to the camjeep3 whatever you decide please don't put a tennis ball on your choice that just looks cheezy to me.. not to offend neone but it really looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camjeep3 Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 If you dye the tennis ball black or buy a black racket (sp?) ball, you won't even notice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 If you dye the tennis ball black or buy a black racket (sp?) ball, you won't even notice it. I have some used Black Raquetballs if anyone is interested...(they get kind of chalky grey after user, but mostly still black). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 MVUSSE: can you give me a brand and model or something of that 11 footer cb antenna, i want to get a long antenna like that to see if I can get some good range with my cheapo cobra 19 ultra III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martywarner Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 there is a few things to keep in mind when putting a radio in you truck it is best to find a cb shop your local truck stop can point you in the proper direction there. things like coax cable length anntena placement anntena type radio power all help in having a dependable radio that gets out more than 10 ft. on my jeep i have a 4 ft fibreglass anntena off of a pete i used to drive and run the standard 18 ft of coax and my radio is a uniden pc 78 thats been bumped up to 42 watts peak so it works great gets out about 10 miles ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I'm running a cobra 29 peaked out to somewhere in the 25 range i think, wiht a 102" whip mounted where you're talking about. if i was you i'd mount it on the passenger side, it sucks in drivethru's (i go through the same one every morning, it gets old) but i get out fairly well, i think 18ft of cable with a beehive mount and a homemade stiffener coming off the tailgate latch so it doesn't flop around as much as it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 another good point about getting everything at one shop or getting advice at a shop is they can tune your radio or help you out with issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpm4x4 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I got all the CB\Antenna\Cable stuff for my TJ at http://www.walcottcb.com/ Was a good place to deal with and I'm happy with all the stuff I got from there... I just ordered a spring and new Firestik for my TJ since I busted the other mount off when we were on the Goat Trail where I flopped the TJ... Walcott's shop is hella cool too. I just put in a Cobra 29 and a Firestik tunable tip (it screws in and out) 4' antenna on our pos Dodge at work and I think that is one of the best setups for the money. On the 102" antennas I would get stainless steel, not fiberglass (they like to split after a while) and they can be bought at Radio Shack. Keep in mind that if you go on many trail rides, that antenna is not very popular, and in some cases not allowed. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I got that antenna at radio Shack. They were discontinuing it, and changed the price in their computer system to $0. So I got on the phone and called every store within driving distance until I found one that has two of them. I drover over, bought them (for $0) and drove home. And this was back when gas was still cheap. They have been sitting in a corner ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I got all the CB\Antenna\Cable stuff for my TJ at http://www.walcottcb.com/ Was a good place to deal with and I'm happy with all the stuff I got from there... I just ordered a spring and new Firestik for my TJ since I busted the other mount off when we were on the Goat Trail where I flopped the TJ... Walcott's shop is hella cool too. I just put in a Cobra 29 and a Firestik tunable tip (it screws in and out) 4' antenna on our pos Dodge at work and I think that is one of the best setups for the money. On the 102" antennas I would get stainless steel, not fiberglass (they like to split after a while) and they can be bought at Radio Shack. Keep in mind that if you go on many trail rides, that antenna is not very popular, and in some cases not allowed. :mad: Why are the 102" not popular and/or not allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Because they can be dangerous when they hit tree branches and flop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I'm running a cobra 29 totally stock with a magnetic mount on the roof and i can get about 6 miles or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Excellent point BMP4X4. MANY club and club run events do not allow 102" steel whips, for safety reasons. Even tied down ones. Yea, they can rally get moving and our sport is becoming more and more a spectator sport. With people, kids and don't forget your spotter in close proximity to our moving vehicles. They can take an eye out right quick!!! BUT, IMHO, they offer the best reception out on the road. When mounted in a spring or "beehive" mount work pretty well with lo garages and drive-thrus. Be sure of your grounds and proper antenna mounting. Oh, get the SWR checked. The lower the better. Two schools of thought on that... Set it at the center channel and live with it where its not so good. Or set it to perfect at your primary channel. Neither is wrong, I prefer the former. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 So the 102" fiberglass ones are fine for trail rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 They are not quite as flexible. Personally, I would steer clear of these as well... See, they are not nearly as durable and shatter from repeated impacts. If you go thru many lo structures, you will "rub" thru to the fiberglass and the center wire will be come exposed. Then they are trash as they will no longer be 102". The other nice thing with all the 102"s, there is no need to set SWR. It is what it is!! It's usually ALL GOOD. Like I said before, be conscious of your ground and mount with a adequate ground plane and this antenna will provide you with your best reception. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Wow. People still talk on CB's? :popcorn: 2 meter HT's with the SCORE frequency set are becoming the deal out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Most people going on a trail ride do not have a HAM operator's license and therefore are not allowed to use the 2 meter band. CB does not need a license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryans87MJ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Any ex como GI's here?? I wonder if the fiberglass antennas used on Humvee's would work for a CB... I know those things were like 20 ft long.. Nopethey won't work. The connections are all J cables that run through the mount. Though I am going to work on one of the magnetic GPS antennas. Mine is getting mounted in the bed right behind the cab. the PNW is pretty tough on stuff and i have broke or lost 3 the as many years with them mounted on the tail of my TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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