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MikeB
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I purchased a new CB with weather channels. I own a Dodge Dakota. A new one I want to park in the garage, therefore, I have a length limitation. I will mount either on bedrail or use a fener-rail hood mount. This wlll limit me to about a 3ft antenna. Are you with me so far?
I think I remember from my limited experience with CB's years ago, that the antenna load needs to be above the roof line of the truck?? If so, what about a Wilson Silverload 3ft fiberglass antenna? Any other suggestions, thoughts, etc.?
Any feedback would be appreciated. THANKS, MikeB
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Copper_Fan
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 9:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
how about the Wilson "Little Wil" Magnetic Antenna
The Wilson "Little Wil" is the perfect choice if you need a short antenna with maximum performance for your mobile CB radio.
The "Little Wil" is complete with coil, magnet mount, 36" antenna whip, coax cable and a 1 year guarantee.
Large 10 oz. Magnet
14 Gauge Wire
300 Watt Power Rating
Air Coil Winding

this way you just take it off when in the garage and you get performance to grow into with a little amp if need be in the future
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MikeB
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 11:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks, Copper Fan. I thought about the Little Wil, but was hoping to avoid having to live with the inconvenience of taking the antenna off and puting it back on when using the garage.
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keithinatlanta@juno.com
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2001 - 6:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Mike, your thoughts about the wilson silver is fine. Just make sure that the top of the antenna has plenty of clearance as far as being higher than the roof line. Good luck.
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MikeB
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2001 - 9:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks, Keith. Everyone seems to think the Silverload is fine. Appreciate the response. MikeB
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MikeB
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2001 - 10:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Keith, your post does raise the question of what is plenty of clearance (top of cab to top of antenna)? 8 inches enough? MikeB
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Anonymous
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2001 - 9:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Get a wilson 1000/5000 trunk mount, put it on your hood. The garage won't hurt it and the antenna won't hurt the garage. Just take it easy coming and going. Thats what I did. I've got toyota 4x4 pu.

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