CB antenna
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danthewolf00
Veteran Expediter
Duel antenna on the side mirrors work best or on the front quarter panel.
I had duals on side mirrors on my last truck, worked just fine. On this new truck I was hoping to relocate it. I guess I'll just put it back on the side.
I have seen some tractors with the cb antenna on back of sleeper, but they have more space between the cab and trailer
Thanks. That was my concerns as well.
danthewolf00
Veteran Expediter
The problem with mounting it higher is when going under bridges or tunnels.....ask me how i know this lol
higher is not an option
Best location is on the mirror brackets as far out as they will mount and not be a hazard. Mount them strait up pointing them slightly forward might gain a little but will increase the chances of breakage. Better bet is taller ideally but probably not realistically tall enough to clear the box by six to eight inches. Usually 48 inch glass whips are the best you will get and keep the wallet happy.
If reception is an issue try running a grounding wire from the antenna bracket to the cabs sheets metal. I had to do this with another truck. Also have the antennas and SWR balanced.
Be careful when it comes to mods like a swing or skip kits they might cause you to run over the legal wastage and you can have problems with the FCC. Peak and tune is usually not a bad idea if done by a good cb shop. Rule of thumb I go by is if the shop doesn't show and tell and disappears in the back room question if they actually do anything. At least have them prove before and after.
Good luck
Bob Wolf
If reception is an issue try running a grounding wire from the antenna bracket to the cabs sheets metal. I had to do this with another truck. Also have the antennas and SWR balanced.
Be careful when it comes to mods like a swing or skip kits they might cause you to run over the legal wastage and you can have problems with the FCC. Peak and tune is usually not a bad idea if done by a good cb shop. Rule of thumb I go by is if the shop doesn't show and tell and disappears in the back room question if they actually do anything. At least have them prove before and after.
Good luck
Bob Wolf
That's what I figured. I guess it'll just have to go back on the mirror.
I have always just used a barefoot 29. No mods. I barely use it, but when you need it, it is nice to have.
I had a wilson 5000 antenna, pointed slightly forward on my mirror bracket. Once you were rolling, the wind stood it straight. Every Firestick that I ever had didn't last very long. Broke a lot of them on tree limbs. The Wilson lasted the longest since it would flex more.
The only reason I was looking for a new location for mounting the antenna, was to keep tree limbs from breaking antenna off, again.