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Title: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: bukdwn on May 10, 2010, 10:38:37 PM

 Not sure about cb radio antenna's. I would like to find one that will work as best as possible and last .      Thanks,   James...

Title: Re: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: FourbangerYJ on May 10, 2010, 11:39:43 PM

http://www.firestik.com/CatalogFrame.htm

I use a 4ft one of these. On that site there is a lot of info on CB's. Take a look at the tuning tips to get a low SWR reading. You will need to buy a SWR meter. Check ebay, there is a ton of them for cheap. All CB's and the antenna should be tuned.

Title: Re: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: Jeffy on May 11, 2010, 01:15:22 PM

With K40 out of the biz, I'd fo with a firestick but I'd make sure to mount it low so it's not gonna get hung up on anything and I'd ass a spring so it's flexible if it does.

Title: Re: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: FourbangerYJ on May 11, 2010, 01:44:27 PM

Quote from: Jeffy on May 11, 2010, 01:15:22 PM

With K40 out of the biz, I'd fo with a firestick but I'd make sure to mount it low so it's not gonna get hung up on anything and I'd ass a spring so it's flexible if it does.

I run a spring on mine.

Title: Re: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: FourbangerYJ on May 11, 2010, 01:48:04 PM

Now that I think about it I would bet if I ran a 3 footer VS. the 4 I might not have to take it off before going into the garage.
Would a foot shorter antenna effect range much?

Title: Re: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: Jeffy on May 11, 2010, 01:59:17 PM

Get a quick-disconnect for the antenna?  A foot can change how it projects.  You kind of want the tip to be as high or higher then anything that might interfere with the signal strength.  It's already going to be oblong because it's mounted to the back of the Jeep though.

Title: Re: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: FourbangerYJ on May 11, 2010, 02:03:46 PM

Quote from: Jeffy on May 11, 2010, 01:59:17 PM

Get a quick-disconnect for the antenna?  A foot can change how it projects.  You kind of want the tip to be as high or higher then anything that might interfere with the signal strength.  It's already going to be oblong because it's mounted to the back of the Jeep though.

It's pretty easy to unscrew. I just need to remember to do it before trying to get into the garage. A QD would mean take it off first too. No biggie just wondering.

Title: Re: SUPER CORONA TIP CB ANTENNA - COBRA A400 - 4' WHIP
Post by: bukdwn on May 11, 2010, 09:49:40 PM

Thanks for all the help Guy's!   Once again you guy's came through!      All the best,   James....