For about $25 you could get the firestick and a quick disconnect. Problem solved. Cheap insurance against the same thing happening again, especially if the "kids" next door chip in $10 each! 8)
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OK Up, here you go: Firestick 4' 5/8 Wave, CB antenna, Model KW4
Warranty:
" Should your antenna fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship, it will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the manufacturer. This service is provided to the original purchaser and requires dated...
Up, sure, I'll grab it here in a bit and let you know.
As for performance, I ended up with a Radio Shack el cheapo unit ($35), 18' of coax ($7), a 4' Firestick ($18 ), and a quick disconnect mount ($7) with no spring. Wired the power to a cig. lighter plug ($4), mounted the antenna on the ARB...
I just installed a cheapo Radio Shack CB with an 18' coax on the lower right driver side dash, and had about 1.5-2' of coax to spare. Might move it later, but It'll work for this weekend.
Also, went with a 4' firestick and quick release on the ARB upper antenna mounting point (USPS). So far...
I can't remember the exact model #, as the vehicle it was on was my last 40 series, but it was the 4' fiberglass, tunable whip. I had a heavy spring on the bottom.
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I was looking around this weekend for one here in Flag. Not too much selection, so I may go without for this weekend. (Especially in light of having to put in a water pump sometime before Saturday.... >:( )
CBs are nice to have on the trail, but only for line of sight transmissions. I...