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Paul, thanks for your input. I am running a amp with my system and was concerned about the RF as well as deflection with the antenna close to the cab. Then it is settled, I will use the Firestik stake mount and mount the antenna at the passengers side rear bed stake hole. 8)
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TGB, thanks again for your reply. That setup sounds good to me, did you mount it in the stake hole close to the cab? I had considered it, but was worried that the cab pillar might cause too much deflection. 8)
Thanks for your reply TGB. Originally I had thought about the Firestik mount made for later model Dodge trucks on the front drivers side, but couldn't hook up with anyone who had one to see how it worked for them, I had also considered using the stake mount on the bed and mounting it behind the...
Thanks for your reply W5LZ, I have given it a lot of thought, but I don't know much about electronics ( I am a mech. engineer) and want to get the right application for my CB, the only problem I have with the Wilson is the lenght and I thought if I can use the short load antenna on the Wilson...
Thank you embalmer42 for your reply. What about the Wilson 500 with the 39" short load whip? The 1000 whip will be a problem for me as it is too long. 8)
Would someone tell me if a 4' Firestik front fender mount antenna would be a good choice for my truck? I have a tonneau cover so the bed rails are out and I have a sunroof so a top mount is out and the Wilson 1000 mag mount I had on a previous truck rusted the top of my truck. I would appreciate...
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