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05-30-2007, 10:39 AM
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I was at my dealer today strolling around the lot looking at all the cool Class A diesels while waiting for my coach in service. I noticed there is a cell-like antenna (short with the curled load in the rod) on the passenger side front of the new diesel Bounders/Expeditions, and others. Is this the CB antenna?
Anyone know what brand it is? I am looking for a no-ground CB antenna for my coach, and I really like the profile of this antenna -- might even fit in my barn!
I am guessing it is a Firestik no-ground cell look-alike CB antenna, but would like to know if anyone has had any experience with it and how does it work.
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Don Pophal - Caledonia RV Center - Rochester, NY
'07 Winnebago Journey 34H - CAT C7, Koni's, MCU's, SS Bell Crank
'07 HHR Toad, SMI AFO, Blue OX
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05-30-2007, 10:39 AM
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I was at my dealer today strolling around the lot looking at all the cool Class A diesels while waiting for my coach in service. I noticed there is a cell-like antenna (short with the curled load in the rod) on the passenger side front of the new diesel Bounders/Expeditions, and others. Is this the CB antenna?
Anyone know what brand it is? I am looking for a no-ground CB antenna for my coach, and I really like the profile of this antenna -- might even fit in my barn!
I am guessing it is a Firestik no-ground cell look-alike CB antenna, but would like to know if anyone has had any experience with it and how does it work.
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Don Pophal - Caledonia RV Center - Rochester, NY
'07 Winnebago Journey 34H - CAT C7, Koni's, MCU's, SS Bell Crank
'07 HHR Toad, SMI AFO, Blue OX
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05-31-2007, 05:34 AM
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I installed the Firestik no-ground CB and it works fine. I've been a ham operator for 40 years and did a lot of research before I bought it. I got the SWR down to 1.3:1 which is about as good as it gets. In laymans terms this is just an indication of reflected power. Works great for me.
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Margaret - She who must be obeyed.
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05-31-2007, 05:55 AM
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Tincup,
Thanks. I just ordered a Firestik low profile antenna, which looks just like the ones I described above. Glad to know it should work well.
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Don Pophal - Caledonia RV Center - Rochester, NY
'07 Winnebago Journey 34H - CAT C7, Koni's, MCU's, SS Bell Crank
'07 HHR Toad, SMI AFO, Blue OX
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