Choosing your 4x4 CB Mount | CB Radio Guide

magnet. These are great if you have a steel roof and are planning to move the antenna from vehicle to vehicle. However if a more permanent fixture is required then a power stick mount can be used. These fit through a small hole in the vehicle roof and are great if the antenna is not going to be removed. However if you do not want to drill a hole in the roof of your pride and joy then a gutter or mirror mount can be used. The gutter mount as its name suggests clamps on the gutter on the edge of the vehicle roof, ideal for most landrovers. The mirror mount(so-called as it was originally designed to fit to the mirror arms of trucks) is very flexible as it comes in a number of shapes and sizes, and can be fit to many places, i.e. roof rack, mirror arm, etc. The types available are flat-bar, right angle and 3-way. There are also other types of mount available. If you are unsure which mount to use one of our friendly sales staff will be happy to help on freephone (0500) 091010.

Fixture

You now need to decide whether the antenna is to be fixed permantently to the vehicle or if you want to remove it at night. The magmount is ideal for this as it can be removed easily and put inside the vehicle. However if you are using a different type of mount, gutter for example, then you do not want to unscrew your antenna every night. Thats where the quick release comes into play. The quick release simply fits inbetween the mount and the antenna and provides a bayonet type fitting so that the antenna can be removed easily for security or practical reasons, i.e. low car park barriers.

Groundplane

This is discussed in the 'what is a groundplane?' section. Click here to get there.

Buying a CB antenna mount for your 4x4

Choosing the right antenna mount and position will also have an effect on the performance of your CB set up and your transmission range. We have a wide range of mounts designed to fit easily to most vehicles.

When choosing an antenna mount there are several things to consider before making your purchase, position, type, fixture, and groundplane(click on 'what is a groundplane?' on the right if you are unfamiliar with this term).

Position

Position is very important when mounting a CB antenna. You want to mount the antenna as high as possible to get the best performance. Most people mount the antenna on the roof, as this is normally the highest point on a vehicle. Also you must position the antenna so that it is not near any other metalwork (a car stereo ariel for instance), as this will affect the SWR of the antenna(click on 'what is swr?' on the right if you are unfamiliar with this term).

Type

There are several different mounts available, designed to fit onto several locations on the vehicle. The first is a magnetic mount, these simply cling to the roof of the vehicle with aid of a large

●	Choosing your CB Radio
●	Choosing your CB Antenna
●	Choosing your Mount
●	What is SWR?
●	What is a Groundplane?


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