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Oct 1, 2007 | 10:04 AM

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redford

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Originally Posted by BPofMD

...but, if it's the same (type) vehicle, mounted in same location, same transceiver, all mounted CORRECTLY, chances are it will act exactly the same.

You would think so, but there are so many variables that you can't see or control it's hard to predict. It's just as likely that the K-40 in this example might work better for you.

My point is someone else's experience with a certain antenna may not be the same as your experiences with the same antenna.

Oct 1, 2007 | 12:28 PM

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Wilson 1000, 2000, or 5000 magnetic mount antennas work great! Just watch out for drive thrus.

Oct 1, 2007 | 02:53 PM

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redford

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Oh........one other important tip:

Do not, ever, coil your antenna cable. The antenna cable (coax) should be as short as possible. Any extra should be trimmed. Coiling the excess coax and tying it off creates a choke, which will make your CB very very quiet.

Oct 1, 2007 | 04:01 PM

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"The antenna cable (coax) should be as short as possible"

...unless you are using co-phased antenna's, then the length of the harness is vital to make the co-phase useable.