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Jim S. said:
Where are you guys buying the antennas?
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Have been running wallyworld $12 units, but they made a design change, causing them to break easier. Rob found some stubby rubber mag mounts that we are going to try.
 
I was getting ready to drive down to Fry's Electronics and buy one. Where are you getting yours from Kevin?
 
Since I have zero trail experience, what have you guys found to be the best unit? Size?

This link is a lot cheaper than what I was looking at but no way I will get one before an upcoming ride.
 
I think most people here would agree that the best CB radio is the one you actually listen to - I often don't :hillbilly:

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azTony said:
Since I have zero trail experience, what have you guys found to be the best unit? Size?

This link is a lot cheaper than what I was looking at but no way I will get one before an upcoming ride.
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First "best" has to be defined: For best reception, a 104" whip, mounted in the center of the roof will get the best possible reception. Not very practical for the trail, they hit everything and are not allowed at most events, people have been injured from them whipping around.

CB antennas work with a ground plane, the metal around them affects the shape of the reception area. If mounted on the front, the strongest area will be behind the rig, mounted on the rear strongest area will be ahead. Any vertical surfaces close to it will mess up reception, it is best if as much of the antenna as possible is above the body work. So center of the roof is best.

About 104" is the tuned length for a CB. To make it shorter, the length is wound into a coil, a compromise, but works as long as the coil is over the body work. I prefer to mount it on the roof, but have no use for CB in town, so prefer to remove them when not on the trail, making a mag mount my choice.

The most popular brands are Firestick (local) and Wilson, good units, but somewhat expensive for a 104" piece of wire. If wheeling is in the plan, trail damage happens, so I have run cheap/disposable units from wallyworld. They have performed well, been durable, but they have recently raised the price and changed the design, making the more prone to damage, so now looking for something new.

The ones Rob found look promising, only 9" tall, look durable and ~$16 shipped. Trail experience will tell if the Rubber Duckie compromise is worth it.:hillbilly:

ET-JBC101 Procomm Rubber Duckie Magnetic CB Antenna
 
I'm giving this antenna go too.


$21.68, including shipping and handling, to 85050 via UPS Ground.
 
They told me it will not even ship out until Jan 3rd from the link above
 
GBinAZ said:
I'm giving this antenna go too.


$21.68, including shipping and handling, to 85050 via UPS Ground.
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The best bet is to group together multiple interested parties. That brings the shipping cost per unit down to about $3.
 
azTony said:
They told me it will not even ship out until Jan 3rd from the link above
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Have never seen one, so may want to wait till some are tested, maybe great, maybe junk, maybe... :hillbilly:
 
First report on the Rubber Duckies. They seem to be well built and work well. They look like they'll take a beating.:bang::steer: Reception is very good. They are a little stiff and still get knocked over. The end cap is too loose and gets knocked off by branches.

Overall, v.s. the Walmart cheapies? I would call them an upgrade.:clap:
 
Is there any interest in trying to get a group buy on these?
 
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