First off, I'd like to acknowledge Sal for taking the time to talk to a very frustrated and angry AJ on the phone, lol. (When I'm angry my mind just shuts down, lol)
I know it sounds so cliche to say that 'We learn something new everyday' but today I really did. I'd like to dedicate this thread to everything CB and Antenna related. Pics, and of course, trials and tribulations are much appreciated. I'm hoping that this will significantly help those in the future in making decisions for there CB and Antenna selection - and ultimately avoid what I am having to do now.
In-depth analysis of CB, Antenna and installation related topics can probably be thrown in respective build threads and or a general "HOW-TO" article.
There are several companies producing Antenna's, CB, and various mounting techniques.
Anyway, last week I ordered what I thought was a complete product (including everything I needed). This was not the case. I got to my Jeep, installed my 4xG Antenna mount - and then I grabbed my Firestik antenna and I immediately knew... I do not have everything I need. Much to my dismay, there were a few things I needed in order to install this.
Firestik Stud With Screw-On Coaxial Termination for Antenna Mirror Mounts - Firestik K-4A
FireStik K-8A 18 foot single antenna coax cable
Firestik 3 Inch Spring Shock - Firestik SS-3H
Some other general resources:
Firestik's website
http://www.firestik.com/CatalogFrame.htm
Right Channel Radio - (Recommended to me by Sal - Amazing information on everything you'd like to know about CB's and Antenna's.
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/
For the Majority of us using 4xG antenna mounts or Sag4x4 mount - these kits on this site do not include the Stud mount needed to keep the Antenna in place on our mounting platform. Depending on the terminal end you are using to hook the coax cable to the antenna you might need the K-4 or the K-4A stud mount.
The difference between these two is that one is for a fire-ring the other is for a screw on coax terminal cable.
I welcome everyone's contribution in terms of what CB, Antenna, and Antenna mount, and location of said items are installed. Links of brands and etc are cool, and just you general opinion of the products.
Currently I use a CB from Radio Shack (will probably upgrade this) with a magnetized antenna up top.
I have already installed my 4xG antenna mount, and I'm in the process of switching over to the Firestik configuration.
Thanks again for your help, Sal!
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