rdg- Welcome to the Forum! The Cobra 75 is very easy to operate, and it'a a quality CB. The tiny speaker is a little weak, that's why they provide an external speaker jack. This is my Firestick antenna kit. This antenna does NOT require a ground to operate. I used the right angle bracket only, and by using a stainless bolt, locknut and washer, I slid the mount into the channel of my luggage rack. I tapped another hole to allow for a set screw that locks the antenna straight up, angled back (to help reduce wind noise), or folded completely forward so it fits into my garage. The cable routes under the plastic endcap, through the rain channel, and into the existing factory rubber boot under the hatch. I am very happy with the results! I plan on doing a writeup, but my 2 little girls have been keeping me too busy!!