📻 RoadPro RP-707 36-Inch Magnet Mount CB Antenna Kit,Black: Amplify Your CB Radio Signals on the Road Review

Identical to TruckSpec TS-82FL. This is clearly a copy of the old RadioShack magnetic mount CB antennas which are themselves clones of the old Antenna Specialists antennas from the 1970's and 1980's with a base load coil under a spring. SWR out of the box is almost flat 1.3-1.4 on all 40th CB channels. tested with Uniden PRO520XL, Luiton LT-298 and portable CB Uniden PRO401HH with BNC to SO-239 UHF adapter with compact sedan roof antenna (Chevrolet Cruze 2014). Channel 19 with Uniden 520 and…

I have to admit I wasn't expecting much from this antenna. I've just received a Uniden PRO505XL 40 channel CB radio for use on an upcoming woodland fishing trip and was looking for something cheap and temporary until I could install a "real" CB antenna. I stumbled upon this - my sixth choice - when the first five weren't delivered to my address. However, this antenna was pretty good overall. While during my fishing adventure other people had to stop and get out in the woods to reattach their…

I bought this as a temporary replacement for my regular Firestik setup on my Xterra as I broke the mount for this antenna and didn't have time to install it before my next planned outing to repair. The antenna has a nice strong magnetic base with a scratch resistant rubber cap on the bottom. The cable is already connected through the base to the antenna, which is attached to the spring with a small screw on the side of the top of the spring. Installation was easy as I only tapped it about 6…