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 I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
#1015092
12/12/10 08:24 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
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Mudrunner
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So, been reading a bit, but not sure which i should go with a fiberglass setup 4ft, or something like the 102 stainless whip? It's giong on a 87 swb. I was thinking if I grabbed a 102 I could secure it off to my rack when not off road, but advice from people who have experience is always better.
8 Starion SHP, 87 mitsubishi van, , 81 galant g54bt, 78 lancer g54bt, 1965 Mitsubishi Debonair Deluxe
87 swb montero offroad pkg goin g54bt with sr locker 33x12.5 dual bouncy.
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: airbats801]
#1015093
12/12/10 11:04 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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I have an 8' fiberglass whip on the right rear corner, bumper level. Works fine for me, and has doubled as a place for orange flagging tape to flap from on job sites in the past.
R-
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: rxinhed]
#1015094
12/13/10 12:56 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 445
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Mudrunner
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So far I havent had any luck finding anything over 4' I've checked radio shack, a ham place and frys. Any ideas on a place that may actually carry them in stock?
8 Starion SHP, 87 mitsubishi van, , 81 galant g54bt, 78 lancer g54bt, 1965 Mitsubishi Debonair Deluxe
87 swb montero offroad pkg goin g54bt with sr locker 33x12.5 dual bouncy.
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: airbats801]
#1015095
12/13/10 12:59 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
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Roll Me Over
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If you have any large truck stops nearby you should be able to pick one up.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: StockRaider]
#1015096
12/13/10 01:39 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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"That's a big 10-4, good buddy!"
I have dual 9' stainless whips on my 1-ton, with a splitter.
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: airbats801]
#1015097
12/13/10 02:15 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
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Mudrunner
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if you can handle the length the 102 ss whip is the best out there and the cheapest. it was all I would run on my trucks for years when I talked cb
1987 Dodge Ram 50
2.6 5 speed
2 inch body lift 31x11.50 Swamper LTBs
4.62 gears lsd rear and welded front with lockouts
Weber carb waiting to be installed
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: airbats801]
#1015098
12/13/10 02:18 AM
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Mudrunner
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dont buy the fiberglass ones from radio shack...you would be just as good off to put a clothes hanger in the back
1987 Dodge Ram 50
2.6 5 speed
2 inch body lift 31x11.50 Swamper LTBs
4.62 gears lsd rear and welded front with lockouts
Weber carb waiting to be installed
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: Red1979]
#1015099
12/13/10 02:20 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
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I'm going to give the 102 a try, since apparently they dont need to be tuned since they are 1/4 wave I'm most likely going to keep it secured to the front of my tack I'll probably mount it on the rr.
I called around to a few radioshacks and managed to locate one for 20 bucks. Gonna go pick it up tonight I'm probably jumping the gun a little considering its not quite running yet, but eh, I found a old cb in the closet the other day and I know it will be handly on the trail
8 Starion SHP, 87 mitsubishi van, , 81 galant g54bt, 78 lancer g54bt, 1965 Mitsubishi Debonair Deluxe
87 swb montero offroad pkg goin g54bt with sr locker 33x12.5 dual bouncy.
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: airbats801]
#1015100
12/13/10 02:28 AM
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I think impulse shopping is always best! Just ask my wife... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />
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Re: I could use some advice on choosing a cb antennaq
[Re: airbats801]
#1015101
12/13/10 03:08 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
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Mudrunner
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Be sure to buy a good mount...my mount cost more than the whip but you really need it for the woods. And to make it perfect 1/4 wave you need a large barrel spring. 5 or 6 inch I think....If you were closer I would give you everything you need
1987 Dodge Ram 50
2.6 5 speed
2 inch body lift 31x11.50 Swamper LTBs
4.62 gears lsd rear and welded front with lockouts
Weber carb waiting to be installed
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