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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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FM / CB antenna

Hello all, a tree limb fell down and broke off my antenna on my 2004 F350
I plan to install my CB in the truck so I was wondering, is there a antenna
which would fit in the "regular" antenna position on my truck which would
work for CB as well as FM radio?
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1986 F250 4x4 180,000mi
2004 F350 4x4 CC 5000mi
 
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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there is a antenna that will work for both but you won't get the range that a regular cb antenna will get check out a cb web site or your local cb shop...
 
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Thumbs up CB Antenna

My suggestion is to make sure that you either install your cb antenna in the center of your roof, or on the center of an aluminum or steel tool box. This gives the antenna a good field for collecting signal thus improving range. I would also check and adjust the swr's on the antenna and get them as low as possible. Just remember, when it comes to the antenna, you get what you pay for!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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You might try browsing cbradioforum, I seem to recall a similar question getting some discussion there a while back. If you can't find your answer, join up and ask. Those guys know what they are talking about and are usually quick to help. Google on cb radio forum and it should be the top link.

But I agree, stick it on the center of your roof and don't skimp on quality or the time it takes to tune it right.
 
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