CB Antenna mount

[Barneyridesagain]

In a rush before going wheeling in the Lincoln National Forest this next week I purchased a Cobra CB radio that came with a magnetic base antenna. Dough! There are no carbon based horizontal metal surfaces on the new Broncs. Looking for ideas on antennas and mounting options. Hope you are doing well Doug!

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[Mlarv]

I Bought this mount off E-bay, a 3 foot Firestick, NMO cable to PL259 and an NMO to 3/8 24 Adaptor. Mount Adaptor Cable Firestick

 

[Barneyridesagain]

Thanks, I like!

 

[F-Spot]

I Bought this mount off E-bay, a 3 foot Firestick, NMO cable to PL259 and an NMO to 3/8 24 Adaptor. Mount Adaptor Cable Firestick

No issues of that firestick whacking your tailgate?

 

[Mlarv]

No issues of that firestick whacking your tailgate?

No not in normal driving, when I was 4 wheeling I think it might have hit it, but it was a bit loose. After I tightened it on the NMO mount it didn't hit again.

 

[nametaken]

serious question, do people still use CB's? I can remember when they were huge. I mean I understand how you use it, but if you turn one on is there much talking in general going on with one?

 

[Mlarv]

serious question, do people still use CB's? I can remember when they were huge. I mean I understand how you use it, but if you turn one on is there much talking in general going on with one?

Yup. When I do road trips I still hear some truckers on there. I normally listen when the road is all backed up. The trucks drivers will let ya know what is going on. Waze and Google maps etc will say it is a 1/2 hour back up. The drivers say what is the cause and which lane is blocked etc. Also when I drive late at night I have someone to talk with.

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