Secret CB antennas
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Forum Name: Cellular and Communications
Forum Discription: Cell Phones, Hands Free Kits, Bluetooth, Two Way Radios, CBs, Pagers, Wireless Internet, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=12472
Printed Date: May 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Topic: Secret CB antennas
Posted By: Blazermedic
Subject: Secret CB antennas
Date Posted: April 20, 2003 at 7:18 PM
Does anybody have an idea how well those secret CB antennas work? They are the ones that plug into your stock (AM/FM) antenna and claim that they can give you the same reception. I'm gonna go on a trip in a few weeks and was gonna hook up my old CB for safety. I know that less and less people use CBs nowadays, but it's still good for traffic and smokey reports. Any reviews?
CTW
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Posted By: copcarguy
Date Posted: April 21, 2003 at 9:24 PM
If all you are going to do is listen to the reports then the line splitters work fine and should work well. But to transmit you really need a tuned antenna for the proper frequency. CB's transmit around 27MHz and you need a base loaded antenna cut to the proper length to transmit properly, otherwise all of your power output is reflected back down the transmitters throat.
Hope the road rises to meet you and the wind is at your back!
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R Jackson
Owner/Installer
TRM Emergency Vehicles
Information is advice only and should be confirmed with OEM or quality test equipment.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania
Posted By: Blazermedic
Date Posted: April 21, 2003 at 10:37 PM
I did end up getting a base-loaded antenna because I just didn't trust the claims that I was hearing. Thanks copcarguy!
Cary
MECP Sales
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Posted By: copcarguy
Date Posted: April 22, 2003 at 4:41 AM
Good move! Have a safe trip.
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R Jackson
Owner/Installer
TRM Emergency Vehicles
Information is advice only and should be confirmed with OEM or quality test equipment.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania
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