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| Choosing the right CB Antenna will have a massive effect on the performance of your CB set up and your transmission range. We have a wide and varied range of antennas designed to cater for all CB’ers needs. | |
| When choosing a CB antenna there are two main factors to consider before making your purchase, size and durability. There are a couple of other factors that don't apply to most people however these are listed below the main two. | |
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| Size is normally the main factor when purchasing an antenna. When it comes to CB antennas there is a general rule, 'the bigger the antenna, the better the performance'. However most people don't want a 9 foot antenna on top of their vehicle! Most of the time a compromise has to be made between a big clumsy antenna that performs fantastic and a smaller more practical antenna with a shorter range. | |
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| Most CB antennas are very durable, however if they are going to be used in an off-road situation then not all antennas will be suitable. The main ones to avoid are usually the ones with a long fibreglass base coil, i.e. the Thunderpole Red Devil and Voyager. These antennas work great in most situations but if they get snagged on trees etc. the base coil could get damaged. If you are using the CB on an off-road vehicle for Green Laning for example then we recommend the following two antennas, the Thunderpole Orbitor and Trucker 80. Not only are they both very durable with a spring type base coil, but they are also pre-SWR'ed, click here for more details. | |
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There are a couple of other factors to consider before making your purchase, the Frequency Bandwidth and Power Handling. However these two factors only come into play if you are using a non-standard CB. i.e. higher than 4 watt output. If you are using or planning to use a standard 40 or 80 channel radio you do not need to consider either of these factors. Frequency Bandwidth This is the range of frequencies that the antenna will cover. Most of the CB antennas on this Web-site cover from 26 - 28Mhz. However some differ slightly. Make sure that what-ever frequencies that you plan to use are covered by the antenna. All 40 and 80 channel CB's dont go outside 26-28Mhz. Power Handling All the antennas on this Web-site will easily handle the 4 watt output of a standard 40 or 80 channel CB but some people use higher power radios*. Make sure that the antenna will handle the amount of power you are using otherwise you could damage the antenna. *it is illegal in the UK to use more than 4 watts on the CB radio band. |
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