CB Antenna August 20, 2010, 09:07:01 pm Yahoo Message Number: 115633OK, Techies, I need some advice. Just got a Cobra 75 WX ST CB radio. Now I need an antenna to go with it. There is a bracket "cemented" to the roof where I can easily fasten one. What should I be looking for in an antenna - ground-plane vs non-ground plane? Does it matter stop an LD? Anything else I should consider?Thanks in advance, Toad '05 RB NE-13 Chsrlton MA
Re: CB Antenna Reply #2 – October 31, 2010, 01:33:02 am Yahoo Message Number: 117887Hi, Sorry it took so long. I just got around to reading all my LD e-mail. Anyway, I have an answer to your query. You can get this antenna, which is exactly like the one LD installs on their coaches: Go on-line and search for Walcott CB. Look for a 4ft Low Profile CB Antenna, model MS48 $14.95 http://www.walcottcb.com/ms48-4ft-low-profile-cb-antenna-motorcycles-pickup-trucks-p-1714.htmlBy the way, I have one of those Cobra 75 WX ST CB radios. It sucks! Audio coming from the hand microphone/speaker sounds like a t
Re: CB Antenna Reply #3 – October 31, 2010, 08:51:49 am Yahoo Message Number: 117888Thanks, Rollins. I ended up installing a Firestik non-ground plane antenna. With the help of an SWR meter, the CB works very well. You're right about the audio output quality - not great. Eventually I'll add an external speaker as you suggest.Toad '05 RB NE-13 T-14 !!
Re: CB Antenna Reply #4 – October 31, 2010, 10:45:59 am Yahoo Message Number: 117890Ted, I know you've already figured this out, but for others who may be antenna shopping... because the Lazy Daze has a metal roof, there's no need for an antenna that has its own ground plane.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
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