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Best CB ANTENNA to use on a General Lee Radio.?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Bobby Garcia, Jun 17, 2016.

  1. Jun 17, 2016 #1
    Bobby Garcia

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    Which antenna would be the best to use on a General Lee radio.. ? My radio is peaked and tuned and I'm pushing about 160 Watts on high.. I also grounded my antenna mount hoping for better reception. I can't seem to get the distance I want. What size coax cable should i also use.?Any advice.?
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2016 #2
    ExOTR

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    Dual or single setup? Dedicated coax or factory? If dedicated coax, how long? Truck model?
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2016 #3
    Bobby Garcia

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    Single setup. 9 foot wilson coax cable.. sterling truck..
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2016 #4
    rabbiporkchop

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    Best antenna and most practical are different.
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  7. Jun 17, 2016 #5
    rabbiporkchop

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    Fiberglass whip should work fine on Sterling truck
     
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  8. Jun 20, 2016 #6
    Bobby Garcia

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  9. Jun 20, 2016 #7
    Bobby Garcia

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    I'm using a K40.. I just can't get the reception I need with it. I don't know how to adjust it the right way.. I'm a rookie with CB's...lol
     
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  10. Jun 20, 2016 #8
    rabbiporkchop

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    Squelch knob all the way to the left RF gain knob all the way to the right
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2016 #9
    rabbiporkchop

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    You need to find someone with an antenna analyzer and have them let you borrow it to adjust your antenna
     
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  12. Jul 1, 2016 #10
    Bobby Garcia

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    Thank you sir. I'll look into it
     
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