I'm a bit new to cb radio. Right now I drive a 2010 VW beetle and it has a radio antenna on the top. So this doodad will allow me to switch the antenna from the top of my vehicle to get better cb radio reception?
781412
Hey, I bought one by mistake. I've never figured out what it is used for. Recommend you go to Radio Shack and ask one of the clerks what it is.
530376
This antenna is tuned for VHF (Marine Band) and not HF (CB Band), so if used for CB it would have high SWRs and not be very efficient. Good chance it could harm your CB radio. I wouldn't use it on my CB.
606161
I bought an adapter to be able to use it with a cb antenna on my UTV. It definitely helps with reception and transmit distance.
1053762
I drive a VW beetle and antennae is in same location as yours. My antennae broke off at a car wash so it works perfectly and fits perfectly on my car. If you have 2 door I would say not to buy this because it would hang way over your front windshield. If that does not bother you than it should work fine.
488684
I use this radio in the village and jungle in central America and as I stated, I use a copper wire piece as added antenna and I get 2 channels out of 6 stations. I would say, it compares good, because when I rent a car, it also only gets 2 stations in the village. As a side note, I'm going to cut the antenna to the last/thickest section of the antenna and add a car antenna to the top of that. This should be perfect as it would give me a 3 foot antenna, instead of the OEM 12 inch antenna.
534665
This antenna is tuneable with an swr power meter, mine is near the max for my cb, 31inches base to tip on the roof of my suv
2158622
Then don't by aftermarket. Buy "OEM" parts which means Original Equipment Manufacturer. I can't be sure what will or will not work for your car. What works for mine, may not work for you. OEM parts however are not aftermarket. They came from the same place your original antenna did, which should be a better fit for you. I hope this helps.
331521
Yes, but as with any antenna placement is critical. I did not have very much luck in finding an adequate place to use this on my property and SWR's always were unsatisfactory. If you are planning to set up a CB radio base station and build an antenna then I recommend using a whip antenna and build your own ground plane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bolyErI2888. For a factory made antenna the Solarcon Antron 99 CB antenna with ground plane Antenna is hard to beat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMNYQJmKOtg
2065147
I don't have a bluetooth car radio, so I have never tried this. But the cb has a bluetooth pairing option up to two devices. If your car has a pairing option and you a pin number for the device it should work. But you might have conflict of the cb and the car stereo both answering your call if they are both linked to your cell phone.
2178175
No it channel is broke down five partial frequency.... Good radio. Just remember its a 10 meter. It does not have the same frequency's as a Cb.
1604843
I would look at the pictures of the antenna connection, maybe print the picture so you have reference. See if you can access the back of your radio and make sure the antenna connection is the same and not some unique connector. If this looks the same it should fit. Just make sure you tie into your radio power and ground and you won't have any problems with hum or buzz.
723046
Of course. The antenna doesn't care which radio it's connected to. An antenna is designed and built to resonate to particular radio frequencies. This is a CB antenna.
488685
I use this radio in the village and jungle in central America and as I stated, I use a copper wire piece as added antenna and I get 2 channels out of 6 stations. I would say, it compares good, because when I rent a car, it also only gets 2 stations in the village.As a side note, I'm going to cut the antenna to the last/thickest section of the antenna and add a car antenna to the top of that. This should be perfect as it would give me a 3 foot antenna, instead of the OEM 12 inch antenna.
960871
This is a CB tuner enabling U to fine tune in the signal....CB radios bounce signals from antenna to antenna...Ham signals work off repeaters which enable users to extend their range nationally and even globally....if U want a crisper signal then a tuner like this is great for a CB....
838864
Find a good CB shop in your area toget your radio peaked and tuned. They can add amplifiers and many other features. There aren't that many CB shops as there used to be. Search online.
1947064
Hi, The antenna should come pre-tuned for the 11 meter band (cb channels 1 - 40) It will work with Ham bands (10, 12, 15 & 17 meters) if you use a tuner. Should work with your older cb radio just fine without tuning, 73 & Happy DXing!
2209562
Good question. I know the CB portion will work. It is one of the best I have ever had and very easy to tune, but as far as the AM and FM bands, I don't know. I am pretty sure you have two coax cables coming out of your radio. One for the standard radio and one for the CB. I probably did not help you.