Magnetic CB Antenna
#1
12-02-2006, 07:33 AM
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Northern NV
Posts: 707
Magnetic CB Antenna
Who makes the best value?
Given that I rarely have to run line and never have an assigned tractor I don't want to mess with something more permanent. I may also want to use it on my car during road trips.
#2
12-02-2006, 07:51 AM
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: the Buckeye
Posts: 1,732
I use one my brother gave me. I dont know what kind it is but I doubt if its expensive. Works fine though. I'm not trying to get out 20 miles, I mostly just listen anyway.
#3
12-02-2006, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: East Central IL between the corn and the beans
Posts: 4,977
The Lil Wil by Wilson is suppose to be really good. Never used it myself.
The best one I have personally used was a radio shack mag mnt ant.
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#4
12-02-2006, 09:34 AM
I used to have an antenna with a magnetic base when I hauled cars. It seemed to have better range when I put it on my head-rack. A guy told me once, that the head-rack acted like an additional antenna. I don't know if that is true or not, but it always seemed to have good range. I don't recall the brand name. I believe I still have it somewhere.
#6
12-02-2006, 09:56 AM
I had the problem of a fiberglass cab so it was a pain to put a magnetic on where i could find metal. i ended up buying a 4ft antenna and a mount that is made from a pair of vice grips welded to the mount then it just clips onto the mirror, it works really well ive never lost my antenna and it only takes me a minute to put in on or take it off..
#9
12-02-2006, 03:11 PM
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Northern NV
Posts: 707
Little Wil it is. Thanks All
#10
12-03-2006, 04:41 AM
Originally Posted by GMAN
I used to have an antenna with a magnetic base when I hauled cars. It seemed to have better range when I put it on my head-rack. A guy told me once, that the head-rack acted like an additional antenna. I don't know if that is true or not, but it always seemed to have good range. I don't recall the brand name. I believe I still have it somewhere.
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