12 best cb antennas

Product description

K40 Model K-30 35" Magnet Mount Stainless Steel CB Antenna, 300 Watts

• 300 Watts AM Power Handling Capability (ICAS)
• 15' Pre-Wired RG-58AU 95% Shielded Coax Cable Stranded to Prevent Breakage
• 35", 17-7 Stainless Steel Whip Antenna
• Radius 180° Tip Eliminates Need for Ball
• Heavy-Duty 4" 10oz. Magnet

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this a 26-28mhz aerial
Answer:	Mine came with a long whip that was centered on the high end of 26 Mhz out of the box. You will need to trim the whip to get the desired frequency range. Out of the box, mine was not tuned to the CB band (26.9 - 27.4 Mhz). I had to trim about an inch or two off, roughly. To cover the 10m Amateur band (28-29 Mhz) you would have to trim a lot more off. But note that the bandwidth of this antenna will not cover the entire 10m band. I believe mine will tune from 26.9 to 27.5 Mhz while remaining below 2:1 swr.
Question:	Work with uniden bearcat cb radio with sideband 980ssb? thanks
Answer:	yes. i have it on mine
Question:	how far is the range
Answer:	I wouldn't give $5.00 for a truck load of K-30s. I bought one and cannot get the SWR low enough to use it. On channel 1 the SWR is 1.2 , on channel 20 its 2.5 and on channel 40 its 3.2. That will burn up a radio. I talked to three other people who got one and have the same problem. A radio tech told me a wilson 1000 is the best. I haven't yet got one and just stopped using my cb till I can afford another antenna.
Question:	Do you have to drill a hole in truck to connect the cable from the anntena to cb or can it be run through window
Answer:	No drilling necessary. The antenna has transmission line ("coax") already attached to it - I forget the exact length, it's about 15 feet...with a common CB antenna connector at the end. The connector is called a "PL-259", it's cylindrical and measures between 0.720" - 0.730" (a trifle under 3/4") at the widest point. You can easily pass this through a window, but you might want to consider feeding the coax transmission line in around a weatherseal on a tilting window or hatch. The coax is about 1/4" diameter and most hatch-style windows easily close and latch over it without damage. The base of the antenna is magnetic, and does a very good job of holding the antenna in place. I mention this because I read somewhere Ford is introducing aluminum body trucks, hopefully nowhere we need antennas. Magnetic mounts won't work on aluminum.

Product features

K40 Antenna, Base Load, 35 in.

This 35” stainless steel CB antenna with 300 Watt AM power handling capability (ICAS) and has a base loaded coil. 15' pre-wired RG-58AU 95% shielded coax cable includes a PL259 connector and 4” Heavy-duty 10 ounce magnet. The radius 180° tip eliminates need for a ball. Proudly made in the USA.

• 15' Pre-wired 95% shielded coax cable
• 17-7 stainless steel whip antenna
• Base loaded coil

Product description

FL3-B Three Foot FireFly Antenna With Tuneable Tip (Black)

• Lightweight
• Easy-tune 'bare-hands tunable tip'
• High-performance coil design
• Flexible fiberglass tube

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this firestik tip light compatible
Answer:	The tip is the adjustment screw covered by a rubber cap so you can "match" it to your radio. I don't belive you can put a light on it, it definitely does not come with one on it.
Question:	is this a self grounding antenna
Answer:	The FL3-B antenna "requires a chassis grounded mount and horizontal metal ground plane (counterpoise)" to effectively transmit. Firestik does make a No-Ground-Plane needed version of this antenna. It is available as a kit in 3 or 4 foot lengths (models LG3-M2 or LG4-M2). The No-Ground-Plane variation must be used with the Firestik NGP (No-Ground-Plane) coax cable supplied in the kit. These NGP kits may be mounted to any surface such as metal, wood, fiberglass, plastic, etc. You do not have to provide a ground plane, nor is it necessary to chassis ground the mount of a Firestik NGP antenna.
Question:	So what exactly is included in the package? Is it just the antenna or does this include the antenna and spring
Answer:	Just antenna. Order spring extra.
Question:	What kind of range are you getting with this
Answer:	Your range is very dependant on many other factors, but when setup right about 5 miles with good trajectory to your buddies. Dont cheap out on a radio, cobra 29ltd or galaxy 959 i would recomend, then turn the mod all the way up on them, its very very worth it, these two radios are great for this and power out very well

Product description

This Cb radio antenna has 28 inch long and it is compatible with all CB Radio

Uniden: BEARCAT 880 CMX760 PC78LTX PC787

Cobra: 29LX 29LTD 29NW

Miland: 75-822 5001Z 1001LWX

Galaxy: DX-959B DX-949

President: McKinley USA ect



Magnetic mount

Center coil-loaded heavy duty spring

2 sections

Cable: 10 Feet(3M)

Extends to 28 inch(0.7m)

Magnetic base: 88mm

Impedance: 50Ω

Frequency: 27Mhz



Warning! Observe the maximum height on roads where will drive so that the antenna does not touch any installations or construction.

• 1.Long Antenna - TALLER ANTENNAS = BETTER RANGE! 28 Inch long for ultimate range & receiving!
• 2.FULL KIT - includes magnet mount with pre-intalled 10ft of coaxial cable, coil load, and stainless steel whip.
• 3.Magnetic base - Improve reception by harnessing large metal surfaces.
• 4.Weather Channel Capable, Covers all CB frequencies.
• 5.Warranty would be valid for 12 months against manufacturing defect.

User questions & answers

Question:	how come swr plays tricks sometimes! weather- atmosphere- like clouds- ect
Answer:	Because radio waves, AM,FM,HF are all Electromagnetic.
Question:	my antenna fluctuates at times checking the swr- after a couple of 2- 3 seconds it settles on a number and stays- not high swr- 1:5 or 6 - a problem
Answer:	1:5
Question:	Can you trim this to tune it? My swr is way to high during calibrating and wont go down
Answer:	never had to. my swr is 1.0. but i believe there is a tuning port on the base, uses a hex driver.
Question:	my antenna fluctuates at times checking the swr- after a couple of 2- 3 seconds it settles on a number and stays- not high swr- 1:5 or 6 - a problem
Answer:	Yes : A problem,If it's 1.5 or 2 that's cool but 6..NO do not key your mic at 6

Product description

Get your CB connected with the Center Load CB Antenna Kit from Tram. 703-HC includes a 2" tall antenna that covers all CB frequencies, 3" magnet mount, shock spring, stainless steel whip and 9.5-feet RG58 cable with PL-259.

• Covers all CB frequencies
• Includes 3.5" magnet mount, shock spring, stainless steel whip & 17ft RG58 cable with PL-259
• Great for all your needs
• 2 Feet Tall
• Covers All Cb Frequencies
• Includes 3.5" Magnet Mount, Shock Spring, Stainless Steel Whip & 17- Feet Rg58 Cable Pl-259

User questions & answers

Question:	is it magnetic or does it have glue
Answer:	The base is attached to the top of your car or truck by a strong magnet. No glue is involved. This device is designed to be easily removable and moved to another vehicle or protected from car washes.
Question:	Judt got this and i get just static when mounted on my truckroof
Answer:	Static is normal on CB radios, Some days are much clearer than others, mainly due to skip conditions. Try adjusting RF gain if your CB has one or use the squelch control. Both are forms that adjust to mask out noise but will reduce pickup ability on the receiving end. It is somewhat of an art form. Experiment with one or both.
Question:	will this work on Uniden 800 MHz 300-Channel Base Mobile Scanner (BC355N
Answer:	no, CB antenna's are tuned to 26 to 27 Mhz, You need a scanner antenna, most of which are tuned to 25 to 1300 Mhz
Question:	Can I tune the Antenna
Answer:	The top of the antenna is adjustable via a set screw to tune if you use an SWR meter.

• 1000 Watt Rating – gives desired amount of power
• Exclusive “VibraSorb” Anti-breakage Design – improves life of product
• Factory Tuned: 26.000 to 29.500 MHz
• Fiberglass Mast joined to Nickel Plated Brass Ferrule – durable and quality materials to last longer
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	How is this tuned
Answer:	It is tuneable, but rather involved. I always look here before attempting to tune this type of antenna. http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs/Setting_SWR.htm
Question:	What is the optimum length of coax for 3 ft antenna
Answer:	Not sure on the 3ft but my 2ft gets about 5miles or better. Hope that helps
Question:	What kind of mount does this have, male or female
Answer:	The prostick is male
Question:	What are the swr readings for this and how is it with a uniden pro510xl cb
Answer:	Not sure not a high end antenna

• Compatible with all handheld CB radios from many brand with a BNC connector, improve quality and range to CB radio reception. The antenna design is soft, flexible and durable, works on all channel within CB radio frequency range of 26MHz to 27 MHz.
• Max Input Power: 30W; Frequency: 27MHz; Antenna Mounting Connector Type: BNC Male Connector; Length: 9.9 inch / 25cm; Weight: 420g;
• Feature: with 5.5cm Diameter Magnetic Base; Cable Type: RG58/U Coaxial Cable; Cable Length: 3m / 10 feet; Cable Connector Type: BNC Male Connector; Accessories: UHF PL-259 Male Connector Adapter;
• Package List: 1 x Antenna, 1 x Magnetic Base, 1 x Connector Adapter (As the Picture Shown);
• Compatible with Handheld CB Radios: Uniden PRO401HH PRO501HH PC88LTX, Cobra HH30WXST H38WXST HHRT50, Midland 75-785 75-822 7W44, Maxon HCB-10C;

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you have to manually tune this antenna
Answer:	I don't know. It was a piece of junk so I sent it back. Do not purchase!!
Question:	Does this antenna require a ground
Answer:	no
Question:	Can you unscrew the antenna and screw it into another base
Answer:	Yes because it come separate when shipped

Product description

ARIES 10813 SINGLE 3` FOOT 500 WATT CB RADIO ANTENNA KIT W/ MIRROR MOUNT AND COAX (BLACK)

• 3' FOOT BLACK FIBERGLASS ANTENNA RATED @ 500 WATTS
• HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM DOUBLE GROOVE MIRROR MOUNT W/ HEAVY DUTY BRASS ANTENNA STUDS
• 9' FOOT RG59AU COAX WITH PL259 MOLDED ENDS

User questions & answers

Question:	How long is the cable
Answer:	9' FOOT RG59AU COAX WITH PL259 MOLDED ENDS
Question:	Does this antenna need to be grounded
Answer:	No
Question:	Is the antenna tunable
Answer:	Yes, by removing the cap and either cutting off a little of the wire or pulling it up to correct the SWR.

Product description

With its stainless steel center-loaded coil, larger coil housing for increased power handling and static reducing weather cap, the Wilson T2000 series delivers the outstanding performance truckers demand. Easy to install and set up, this exceptional CB antenna offers a durable choice that’s ready for the roughest road conditions. Loyal Wilson customers agree, “You can’t go wrong with a Wilson antenna.”

• Rated at 3500 watts. Frequency range is from 26 MHz to 30 MHz
• 10" shaft standard 0.38-Inch x 24 thread
• Larger coil housing allows for increased power handling
• 49" Stainless steel whip
• Black

User questions & answers

Question:	can you trim the whip to
Answer:	the whip has to be trimmed to what ever length is required to bring the SWR's down to below 1.5
Question:	Does this come with a whip? or is it just the base to add a whip to I'm new to cb radio and I've had this brand recommended to me
Answer:	It's all in the package. The whip is the top of the antenna. Yes it comes with it.
Question:	What kind of magnetic mount would I need for this antenna
Answer:	Wilson makes a magnet mount model of that antenna, and it work well I have one on my pickup. It’s the Wilson 1000. Good luck
Question:	what is best antenna
Answer:	I recommend the Wilson or any wire wip antenna. By far the best get out and picking up signal in my opinion!!!!

Product description

The Nagoya UT-72 is a dual-band magnet mount antenna with over 4 dB of gain. It is designed to be used with your mobile or handheld radio. An included super flexible SMA adapter cable allows for easier installation right to your handheld radio. It will help improve your signal by mounting the antenna on any vehicle with a steel body (like cars).



The UT-72 antenna, when mounted vertically is omni-directional which allows it to receive signal from all directions. It uses a very heavy duty rare earth magnet on it's 3.25 inch magnetic mount and is the perfect antenna for cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs.



With 14 feet of Heavy Duty RG-58 you are able to set up your Antenna on almost any vehicle application. The antenna itself is 2.5mm thick compared to the usual 1.5mm antennas found on most vehicle magnetic mounts.



Included in the package is a RG316 SMA Jumper that allows easier installation on your handheld radio. The jumper has been tested at the perfect length to resist line loss - insuring the maximum performance from your radio.



Package:



1x Nagoya UT-72 Magnetic Mount Antenna with PL-259 with ~14' RG-58

1x SMA Adapter to UHF SO-239 (~10 inches)



Compatible with:

All Mobile Radios with UHF (SO-239) Connectors



BTECH Mobile Radops: UV-25X2, UV-50X2, UV-25X4* (*UV-25X4 – Reccomended antenna is the TB-320A with RB-50 Mount)



BTECH Handheld Radios: GMRS-V1, MURS-V1, UV-5X3



BaoFeng: BF-F8HP, UV-82C, UV-82X, UV-5R, BF-888s and all models with SMA-Female



And any other radio that uses the SMA-FEMALE or SO-239 Adapters.

• Complete with Antenna, Magnet, SMA adapter & heavy duty Cable
• PL-259 with included SMA Female adapter, Dual-Band VHF & UHF (137-174, 400-520 Mhz), Weatherproof, Strong Rare Earth Magnet Base
• Super Loading Coil: By introducing a very tightly wrapped loading coil, it increases UHF reception and range
• Easy To Install, Omni-Directional, Requires Metal Ground Plane, Measures 19 inches, Stainless Steel Antenna
• To avoid counterfeit Nagoya models - insure your listing shows "sold by BaoFeng Tech"

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the retractable version good or bad? There's a lot of mixed reviews
Answer:	The antenna I receuved was not a retractable, the one I have works superbly! The non retractable one is very limber, it will stand straight up and down but it's not so stiff that you it won't flex quite a bit. I feel any retractable antenna would diminish the value of using an antenna like this one. If you need a short antenna, then buy a short antenna, they are cheap and I have multiple antennas for multiple situations. If I'm working a festival with base station close, I run a short rubber duck, if I'm mobile/driving and will be far from a repeater or using simplex. I use this. I would recommend you buy a non retractable.
Question:	Is it safe to transmit with the antenna fully retracted? Can it harm the radio
Answer:	NO! The equation for an antenna length is: 2808/frequency=length in inches As stated by the Mfg: "When you are only receiving and not transmitting you can conveniently retract the antenna down to only 4 inches." So the only frequency that has a SWR of 1:1 is around 700 Mhz. If you increase the length up to about 6.3" than you could Tx at: 440 Mhz but that's it. You need to increase the length up to 12.7" for 220 Mhz. You need to increase all the way to the 16" mark for 175 Mhz. But that's not going to get you under the 3:1 SWR you will need for 2M at 146 Mhz. For that you need to get to a length of 19.2". So for all practical purposes this antenna is not suitable for Ham radio TX. Or even the MARS applications at the 150's Mhz range.
Question:	is their a better antenna than this one
Answer:	As a whip? Not really. Other types; then yes. A Nelson Slim Jim is my favorite. String it up a tree 10' high and i can hit a repeater 60 miles away on 8W with a 5-9 (thats perfect) come back. With this 771 whip, i can hit a repeater 30 miles away with same results... But think of it as I live in florida and the higher the antenna, the better (less trees and buildings interfering). A beam antenna will concentrate signals one direction. My 3 el handi is what i use to pick up AMSAT chatter. So the word "best" is purely up to the task. I have this antenna on my UV-5RTP unless im backpacking or tracking. Compared to all whips, this one is my favorite. Get it.
Question:	Amazon says it has a max power of 10w but Baofeng has it at 5w. which is correct
Answer:	BOTH ARE CORRECT. The BaoFeng radio puts out 5 watts maximum. This antenna is capable of handling up to 10 watts maximum. Your BaoFeng radio will still be transmitting at 5 watts, but if you ever chose to connect this antenna to some other radio that produced up to a 10 watt signal, it would still work. Any higher and you would fry the radio.

Product features

Genuine Nagoya UT-72

The Nagoya UT-72 is a dual-band magnet mount antenna with over 4 dB of gain. It is designed to be used with your mobile or handheld radio. An included super flexible SMA adapter cable allows for easier installation right to your handheld radio. It will help improve your signal by mounting the antenna on any vehicle with a steel body (like cars).

The UT-72 antenna, when mounted vertically is omni-directional which allows it to receive signal from all directions. It uses a very heavy duty rare earth magnet on it's 3.25 inch magnetic mount and is the perfect antenna for cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs.

With 14 feet of Heavy Duty RG-58 you are able to set up your Antenna on almost any vehicle application. The antenna itself is 2.5mm thick compared to the usual 1.5mm antennas found on most vehicle magnetic mounts.

Included in the package is a RG316 SMA Jumper that allows easier installation on your handheld radio.

Compatible with both SMA-Female and UHF (SO-239) installations.

Extend the Range of Your Communication

Most Nagoya antennas will increase your radio's transmitting gain compared to their factory antenna.

In most cases: the longer the antenna is the better the antenna is capable of boosting weak frequencies and receiving difficult to hear stations. Shorter antennas offer more portability and convenience, while longer antennas generally perform better.

View the comparison chart below to pick the antenna best fit for your application.

Product description

Stryker sr-a10mm magnetic mount Cb/10 meter radio Antenna

• 6 Gauge Solid Copper 100% Silver Plate Wire
• Extremely Efficient High “Q” Coil
• Powerful 5" diameter magnetic base
• 10,000 Watts Power Handling Capability
• 2 Year Warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	How long is the coax
Answer:	16-18’
Question:	Can you use this with gmrs systems
Answer:	For gmrs you're going to want a genuine Nagoya UT-72. Btech has the genuine article. I swept it with a VNA and it has very low SWR through the GMRS band. I also have a Nagoya mag mount with the SMA connector - the UT-308UV and it's not as broad on UHF. Good for the 70cm ham band, but it's SWR doesn't stretch into GMRS range as well.
Question:	can this be used on a DX2547 base radio
Answer:	Your gonna find its a damn great antenna but most base stations have a taller antenna but paired with my Stryker 497 getting 17 miles roughly
Question:	How would this work on a cobra
Answer:	I run a Cobra 29 LX w/ an Astatic RD104 mic and this Stryker antenna. SWR’s are near flat across all 40, TX & RX are amazing. I definitely recommend this antenna.

Product description

ARIES 10822 SINGLE 4` FOOT 500 WATT CB RADIO ANTENNA KIT W/ MIRROR MOUNT AND COAX (BLACK) Comes with 6 Foot Coax

• 4' FIBERGLASS WHIP (BLACK)
• 500 WATT POWER RATING
• HEAVY DUTY DOUBLE GROOVE ALUMINUM MIRROR MOUNT
• HEAVY DUTY ANTENNA STUD W/ 3/8 X 24 THREAD
• 6' HIGH QUALITY COAX WITH MOLDED PL-259's

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with mounting bracket screws or bolts? If so what kind are they? Self tapping screws
Answer:	No self tapping screws.....it attaches to a horizontal pole using the clamp seen in the image.
Question:	anyone know the frequency range on this antenna
Answer:	The CB band, 27MC.
Question:	Whats the range of this antenna
Answer:	About 3-10 miles depending on set up and signal obstructions.
Question:	Anyone know the measurement between the mounting screws? If so is it bigger then 1 in
Answer:	No, it's no bigger than 1 inch from screw to screw

• Made from long lasting, top grade electro-polished stainless steel.
• Excellent strength, fits like a glove to a Radio Shack "twin mirror" type, nice glossy finish.
• Protect the antenna, keep the stability of the antenna, 100% stainless steel plating material
• Works with antennas up to 60" long and Standard 3/8" x 24 threads
• EASY TO SET UP:Upper and lower inserts are made of chrome-plated machine brass

User questions & answers

Question:	I bought the springs for a 4 foot fire stick installed now springs will not stand straight Very flexible but now they’re in a leaning back position
Answer:	Sucks doesn’t it. I took my off and don’t use any more. You can too, fire stick bends pretty good if you need it to.
Question:	Does this work with Firestik 2 antenna
Answer:	Good for a 2-3 foot antenna. Standard threads that cb antennas use. Longer antennas would need the bigger spring. But yes it should work fine
Question:	The mounting stud at the bottom looks pretty short, can it be removed and replaced with something longer
Answer:	It's all-thread. It can be removed completely.
Question:	Is this spring black
Answer:	Yes, the spring is actually black.

Product features

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Marketty SS3H Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Springs.

1. Detailed introduction:This spring keeps it steady with high winds but will easily bend to save you antenna when hitting branches. If you have a fiberglass antenna you need this.
2. This is pretty much needed if you’re going to have an antenna sticking above your roof line where trees,
3. If something hits the antenna and flings it back, it returns to its position very quickly without whipping around too much which protects your car from being hit.

MULTI-VEHICLE

Upper and Lower Inserts are Made of Chrome-Plated Machine Brass.

MULTI-VEHICLE

Springs are Made from Top Grade Electro-Polished Stainless Steel.

MULTI-VEHICLE

Standard 3/8 x 24 Threads Fit All Firestik Antennas Mounts and Accessories.

MULTI-VEHICLE

May be Used with Antennas Up to 5’.