CB Antennas?
What CB antennas have you guys had good luck with that are short enough to play nice under a truck camper? I'm curious to see the mounting as well. Obviously a 3 foot fiberglass whip won't fit.
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I have a Galaxy CB and Dual 4' Firesticks on brackets designed to mount under the hood. The antennas come up just ahead of the TC cabover so no interference issues. On side band, I've been able to reach my brother 32 miles away on his Galaxy. The Firestick is a top loaded antennae which I prefer. You'll get your best performance with a full wave antennae which would be very long, and a half wave would be your next choice much shorter. The top, mid, or bottom loading coils get you effectively a longer antennae in a shorter package. There isn't much on CB anymore with cellphones so prevalent and coverage everywhere. Now Starlink is going to cut in to that even more. An armature radio license is easier than ever to get and the reach of a ham radio is much farther. I haven't gotten a license yet myself and I should.
