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pokethesmot · 12-29-2008, 11:45 AM

ok i figured how to hook the antenna up into my stock headunit and now i just need to figure out how to run the wires and also rather to go with one or 2 antennas so i took some pics and i want you guys to decide witch looks better on my truck

bigblock73 · 12-29-2008, 12:08 PM

I voted no antennas...CB antennas look about as redneck as stacks.

If we were still in the 80's, dual antennas all the way!

You asked, my opinion, and I voted.

pokethesmot · 12-29-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I voted no antennas...CB antennas look about as redneck as stacks.

If we were still in the 80's, dual antennas all the way!

You asked, my opinion, and I voted.

yeah i hear ya i was debating on going back to stock antenna too

joe231 · 12-29-2008, 12:51 PM

69C-10SWB · 12-29-2008, 12:52 PM

dual antennas look good

ont_guy_38 · 12-29-2008, 01:03 PM

I would have rather voted no antenna but if it,s something you want i had to chose just one over two

James McClure · 12-29-2008, 03:42 PM

Take a lo0ok at the post I put up yesterday W\pics of mine. I run 2 antennas, but you have to be careful about placement and keep the antennas 8' appart. SWR will go thru the roof if you don't and that blows the output transistors in the radio. CB radios may seem "redneck", but they save lives and fuel getting around tied up traffic. As an ex 18 wheeler driver I swear by them and won't drive without one. CB's work where cell phones and cops don't, jim

87Lowrider · 12-29-2008, 06:09 PM

If you're doing it for looks, I agree with Jeff.

Dual antennas are more finiky when it comes to tuning them.

After talking to you via the chat yesterday, I know that you're doing it for communications enhancements.

With that said, you'd be better off with a single antenna on the roof for more generized coverage. If you offset the antenna for instance in the corner of the truck bed, the opposite corner of the truck is where most of the radiation will point towards.

By centering the antenna, the donut shape of the radio wave is more perfectly rounded because the whole truck becomes part of the antenna. See your local Radio shop for an antenna (Wilson, Antenna Specialists, etc).

Check this out:
http://www.iec.org/online/tutorials/...ar/topic01.asp

It will still work if you leave it where it's at in your post and you probably won't notice a difference, but, if your going to "kick it up a notch", you definetely don't want to use the stock antenna. you'll burn up the radio.

Kenny

rod86 · 12-29-2008, 06:35 PM

go one big 10foot boat antenna...

Prerunner1982 · 12-29-2008, 06:38 PM

Why go with 2 short ones? When you can have 1 BIG one..

As mentioned 2 is harder to tune, 1 central mounted is better. I like the look of 2 better as they are easier to mount and look more proportional.

They may look "redneck" or from the 80s, but I grew up with them and have had them in all of my vehicles. They are also a valuable resource in the 4x4 world when trail riding.

orbot · 12-29-2008, 08:53 PM

I have mine on the roof, its only a 2 foot antena.

73chevyman · 12-29-2008, 09:02 PM

I'm a hard core CBer duals are good for looks when mounted that way. Your signal with the duals like that makes you directional on the side of your truck so if your facing some-1 they'll hear ya to a point if you turn to the side to them you'll blow them out the truck. Your just going for the equal look and your not going to put a CB in as I read. So the duals is the way to go and just use one for your stereo and in the future you might want to hook up a scanner then you have the whip for it. Question though what did you use to mount the whips on the bed the centers of a old mirror mount??.

Pyrotechnic · 12-29-2008, 09:07 PM

Totally off topic but that looks like a really old BFG All Terrain with a ton of tread on it. Just noticed that.

gchemist · 12-29-2008, 09:09 PM

Be different.

pokethesmot · 12-29-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Totally off topic but that looks like a really old BFG All Terrain with a ton of tread on it. Just noticed that.

it is indeed

WarBeard · 12-29-2008, 09:30 PM

Call me redneck but, I vote for duel antennae and dual stacks!

Albatrossian · 12-29-2008, 09:45 PM

I say go one antenna.. and as for rednecks, yes we are.. we live 30 miles apart in south Georgia!

pokethesmot · 12-29-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Albatrossian

I say go one antenna.. and as for rednecks, yes we are.. we live 30 miles apart in south Georgia!

lol heck yeah

84 400 · 12-29-2008, 11:36 PM

I like the look of two and I know you gonna be running stacks anyways. It is funny to hear that "it is too 80's" when our trucks where built from 73-87. It is period correct..... HHAHHAHA

**78 Big10 454** · 12-30-2008, 01:45 AM

I prefer the look of two antennas, but the practicality of having one. I had dual 10-foot whips on my truck and switched to one when I mounted a two-foot fiberglass antenna on the roof of my shell. Trying to co-phase two antennas, even with an SWR meter, is a PITA. With the one antenna roof-mounted, the shell acts as a ground plane resulting in better than average radio transmission.

Walts_restoration · 12-30-2008, 03:35 AM

lol, me and my local buddies have been getting into cbs lately, ive got an old one in a 77 burb parts truck i may take out, or simply buy a newer one. I was thinking about doing the dual whips, but only having one hooked up, what does everyone think about that? would that help his situtation?

I was thinking about mounting mine right behind the cab, so it should really be offset if it goes over the top of the cab right?

I dont want to steal your thread, but i think this might help you get the best signal too.

Prerunner1982 · 12-30-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

lol, me and my local buddies have been getting into cbs lately, ive got an old one in a 77 burb parts truck i may take out, or simply buy a newer one. I was thinking about doing the dual whips, but only having one hooked up, what does everyone think about that? would that help his situtation?

I was thinking about mounting mine right behind the cab, so it should really be offset if it goes over the top of the cab right?

I dont want to steal your thread, but i think this might help you get the best signal too.

If it is offset to one side of the cab your signal will be off as well. If you mount it dead center right behind the cab, I believe that would give you the best signal. But I am by far no pro here.

Walts_restoration · 12-30-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

If it is offset to one side of the cab your signal will be off as well. If you mount it dead center right behind the cab, I believe that would give you the best signal. But I am by far no pro here.

but if you mount right dead center you cant get the dual whips lol. I understand what your saying though, but if it has a good rise over the top of the cab, wouldnt it be like having a shorter one on top of the cab?

Prerunner1982 · 12-30-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

but if you mount right dead center you cant get the dual whips lol. I understand what your saying though, but if it has a good rise over the top of the cab, wouldnt it be like having a shorter one on top of the cab?

These other guys seem to know more... I will let them answer..

dammitmitchell · 12-30-2008, 03:44 PM

ONE B IG ANTENNA
i got on my jeep i hang a big orange flag on it and stand it straight up.. so when im hunting it's easier to find a cammo jeep!
plus.. redneck or not it kinda looks like a gigantic RC truck..
which lights up the kid in me everytime

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dual antennas	8	36.36%
only one antenna	10	45.45%
no antenna	4	18.18%
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12-29-2008, 11:45 AM	#1
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	cb antenna mounting decision ok i figured how to hook the antenna up into my stock headunit and now i just need to figure out how to run the wires and also rather to go with one or 2 antennas so i took some pics and i want you guys to decide witch looks better on my truck

12-29-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: cb antenna mounting decision I voted no antennas...CB antennas look about as redneck as stacks. If we were still in the 80's, dual antennas all the way! You asked, my opinion, and I voted. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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12-29-2008, 12:52 PM	#5
69C-10SWB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 71	Re: cb antenna mounting decision dual antennas look good

12-29-2008, 01:03 PM	#6
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: cb antenna mounting decision I would have rather voted no antenna but if it,s something you want i had to chose just one over two

12-29-2008, 03:42 PM	#7
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: cb antenna mounting decision Take a lo0ok at the post I put up yesterday W\pics of mine. I run 2 antennas, but you have to be careful about placement and keep the antennas 8' appart. SWR will go thru the roof if you don't and that blows the output transistors in the radio. CB radios may seem "redneck", but they save lives and fuel getting around tied up traffic. As an ex 18 wheeler driver I swear by them and won't drive without one. CB's work where cell phones and cops don't, jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

12-29-2008, 06:09 PM	#8
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: cb antenna mounting decision If you're doing it for looks, I agree with Jeff. Dual antennas are more finiky when it comes to tuning them. After talking to you via the chat yesterday, I know that you're doing it for communications enhancements. With that said, you'd be better off with a single antenna on the roof for more generized coverage. If you offset the antenna for instance in the corner of the truck bed, the opposite corner of the truck is where most of the radiation will point towards. By centering the antenna, the donut shape of the radio wave is more perfectly rounded because the whole truck becomes part of the antenna. See your local Radio shop for an antenna (Wilson, Antenna Specialists, etc). Check this out: http://www.iec.org/online/tutorials/...ar/topic01.asp It will still work if you leave it where it's at in your post and you probably won't notice a difference, but, if your going to "kick it up a notch", you definetely don't want to use the stock antenna. you'll burn up the radio. Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

12-29-2008, 06:35 PM	#9
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: cb antenna mounting decision go one big 10foot boat antenna... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

12-29-2008, 06:38 PM	#10
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: cb antenna mounting decision Why go with 2 short ones? When you can have 1 BIG one.. As mentioned 2 is harder to tune, 1 central mounted is better. I like the look of 2 better as they are easier to mount and look more proportional. They may look "redneck" or from the 80s, but I grew up with them and have had them in all of my vehicles. They are also a valuable resource in the 4x4 world when trail riding. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-29-2008, 08:53 PM	#11
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: cb antenna mounting decision I have mine on the roof, its only a 2 foot antena.

12-29-2008, 09:02 PM	#12
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: cb antenna mounting decision I'm a hard core CBer duals are good for looks when mounted that way. Your signal with the duals like that makes you directional on the side of your truck so if your facing some-1 they'll hear ya to a point if you turn to the side to them you'll blow them out the truck. Your just going for the equal look and your not going to put a CB in as I read. So the duals is the way to go and just use one for your stereo and in the future you might want to hook up a scanner then you have the whip for it. Question though what did you use to mount the whips on the bed the centers of a old mirror mount??. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

12-29-2008, 09:07 PM	#13
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: cb antenna mounting decision Totally off topic but that looks like a really old BFG All Terrain with a ton of tread on it. Just noticed that. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

12-29-2008, 09:09 PM	#14
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: cb antenna mounting decision Be different. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-29-2008, 09:30 PM	#16
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: cb antenna mounting decision Call me redneck but, I vote for duel antennae and dual stacks! __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.



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12-29-2008, 09:45 PM	#17
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: cb antenna mounting decision I say go one antenna.. and as for rednecks, yes we are.. we live 30 miles apart in south Georgia! __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

12-29-2008, 11:36 PM	#19
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: cb antenna mounting decision I like the look of two and I know you gonna be running stacks anyways. It is funny to hear that "it is too 80's" when our trucks where built from 73-87. It is period correct..... HHAHHAHA __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

12-30-2008, 01:45 AM	#20
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: cb antenna mounting decision I prefer the look of two antennas, but the practicality of having one. I had dual 10-foot whips on my truck and switched to one when I mounted a two-foot fiberglass antenna on the roof of my shell. Trying to co-phase two antennas, even with an SWR meter, is a PITA. With the one antenna roof-mounted, the shell acts as a ground plane resulting in better than average radio transmission. Last edited by 78 Big10 454; 12-30-2008 at 01:46 AM.

12-30-2008, 03:35 AM	#21
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: cb antenna mounting decision lol, me and my local buddies have been getting into cbs lately, ive got an old one in a 77 burb parts truck i may take out, or simply buy a newer one. I was thinking about doing the dual whips, but only having one hooked up, what does everyone think about that? would that help his situtation? I was thinking about mounting mine right behind the cab, so it should really be offset if it goes over the top of the cab right? I dont want to steal your thread, but i think this might help you get the best signal too. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

12-30-2008, 03:44 PM	#25
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: cb antenna mounting decision ONE B IG ANTENNA i got on my jeep i hang a big orange flag on it and stand it straight up.. so when im hunting it's easier to find a cammo jeep! plus.. redneck or not it kinda looks like a gigantic RC truck.. which lights up the kid in me everytime __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

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