CB antenna

[grousehunter 61]

I was wondering where the best place to put the antenna on a second gen. The CB radio is installed, in the dash, under the ash tray. I am not real keen about drilling holes in the body so I was thinking about a magnetic mount and placing it just in front of the roof rack. I noticed that some had mounted it on the inside of the front fender, but I was told that location is not the best for transmitting or receiving. Any suggestions.....

 

[fourwd1]

If you want the best performance, the roof is the best place to mount the antenna.

 

[04rnr]

in before the HAM guys show up....


If you're only using the CB for tail runs, any location will work.
Id suggest mounting in a location you like and making sure you set the SWRs.

If you plan on using it for highway driving etc yes the roof it the best location.
:banana:

 

[Chazzmatazz]

I ran my CB in my Center ash tray and the antenna out the factory antenna hole on the finder. My antenna didn't work so i didn't mind taking it out. Also, I just use Bluetooth for music. Ill have a right up on this on my build thread soon.

This set up works fine on trails and I've notices some decent range on the highway, nothing crazy.

 

[OnSteel]

I ran my CB in my Center ash tray and the antenna out the factory antenna hole on the finder. My antenna didn't work so i didn't mind taking it out. Also, I just use Bluetooth for music. Ill have a right up on this on my build thread soon.

This set up works fine on trails and I've notices some decent range on the highway, nothing crazy.

That's a good idea using the original hole in the fender, I'm sitting here wondering why I hadn't thought of that! lol

 

[grousehunter 61]

I ran my CB in my Center ash tray and the antenna out the factory antenna hole on the finder. My antenna didn't work so i didn't mind taking it out. Also, I just use Bluetooth for music. Ill have a right up on this on my build thread soon.


Very nice set up but my radio is way to big so it went under the dash, but I like the antenna setup. I look forward to seeing how you set the antenna in the old hole.

 

[grousehunter 61]

Ok, after reading the replies and reading some of the old posts I have decided to stay with the roof mount. I still have the stock roof rack and am going to mount the antenna to it with a clamp bracket and run the coax down the rear door outside the gasket and then under the carpet to the front. Unless I change my mind again.........