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I have a uniden pro 510 cb and need some ideas on what type of cb antenna I should get. I've done some searching on the net and from what I gather I need should have about 1/2 to 2/3 the antenna above the top of the truck. Following this reasoning I would need an antenna that is about 6' long, but don't see any of them at the area truck stops. Most of what I have seen are from 3 to 5' in length. I don't want to drill holes in the top of my truck so it will probably be mounted on the bed.
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2009 Flex limited, everything except navigation, and the cooler in the back armrest.
2002 Ford Ranger, 4.0l 4X4, lifted, 35" tires
1999 Ford F350 ex. cab, long box, 4X4, 6 speed, manual hubs,171k, build date 7-98
well a good investment is a headache rack put it on that if you want to buy one
if not the mirror bracket is enough for 5 ft length
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88 F-250 body,550 rear frame setup, 7.3 idi, back up camera, class 5 bumper hitch welded to frame and gusseted, front mount hitch and off road lights,93 front clip, headache rack, 37" humvee tires, ac power converter,factory buckets from quadcab, power windows and locks,cobra 29 cb w/ 102" whip, high lift jack behind seat, toolbox for the junk, visor, running lights, huge front bumper, oba,
in progress western style mirrors, holset turbo, airhorns, and some other goodies
I forgot to mention that this is going on the dodge.
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2009 Flex limited, everything except navigation, and the cooler in the back armrest.
2002 Ford Ranger, 4.0l 4X4, lifted, 35" tires
1999 Ford F350 ex. cab, long box, 4X4, 6 speed, manual hubs,171k, build date 7-98
dyno on 10-23-2010 at 357 hp and 800 tq at the wheels.
1986 F-250 H/D 6.9l non-turbo, 4x4, 4 speed manual, 3.55 ratio, 4 in. exaust to 5 in tip. no soup bowl,homemade front bumper, flatbed, JVC cd player, Galaxy DX919 cb with Wilson 2000 antenna and 900 watt Texas Star Linear. IF IT DONT BLOW SMOKE IT AINT RUNNING
You could go with the wilson mag mount as the others metioned or try one of wilsons trucker antennas with the longer shaft. Also a 5' fiberglass antenna would probly get the job done considering most of the wire is near the top.
I've got Radio Shacks trucker twins mounted right behind the cab on the front rail of the bed, they do great. Had them mounted on the mirrors, but they made so much wind noise you couldn't stand it. OH the tennas are 4 ft long so they stick up about 2 ft over the cab.
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99.5 F350 XLT Lariat 4X4 AT 4.10 DW CC LB Centurion conversion Garret Turbo, Radio SD &Tape, SP Performance 40-60-80 chip, 100 Gal.Transfer Flow W/Trimax Control Aux. fuel tank. ScanGaugeII, Boost, EGT, Trans. Temp. Oil Temp. Build date 03/99
92 F350 7.3 IDIT E4OD CC LB dually Banks turbo US Gear O/U
1990 F350 XLT Lariat 7.3L IDI E4OD Dually 280K+ 2WD
Reman Promar Long Block 11/07
I have a uniden pro 510 cb and need some ideas on what type of cb antenna I should get. I've done some searching on the net and from what I gather I need should have about 1/2 to 2/3 the antenna above the top of the truck. Following this reasoning I would need an antenna that is about 6' long, but don't see any of them at the area truck stops. Most of what I have seen are from 3 to 5' in length. I don't want to drill holes in the top of my truck so it will probably be mounted on the bed.
Go to your local truck stop and get a hood mount and buy the 5' FireStick; can't go wrong. It isn't a ton of money, you don't have to movie it around so your paint doesn't fade or get burned like a magnetic mount and you don't need the special "non-ground plane" antenna like you would on a headache rack. You should be able to get the antenna and the mount for under 30 bucks. After you mount it, take it to your local CB shop and have them check the SWR to see if it needs tuned; I'm guessing it won't.
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2004 F350 Crew XLT 4x4 long box, SRW, 3.73 Gears
Bone Stock
I run a 4' K40 superflex. they are tunable and can handle up to 1500 watts (if you ever decide to go with more power), they are not as thick as a firestick, which is also a excellent antenna, so they have a little more flex or give when mounted on the fender area. they also come with a 5 year warranty. Cost on them is about $30 I believe.
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