My Top 3 Picks For Mobile CB Antennas.

Well, Here they are. Each one of these is a perfect pick for your new CB radio setup!
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[@3dsmaxrocks699]

If I say go to channel 21, forget it. We ain't goin' to 21, we're goin' to 19

[@richiec7602]

Eric, you brought back memories. Back in the 70’s I had a 102” whip with a large spring. The mounting bracket that affixed it to my metal bumper had a small metal chain that went around the bumper. There was a way to adjust the chain for different size bumpers and a way to tighten it down. Most cars back then had a water gutter above the doors. You could buy a plastic piece that attached to the gutter and had a place to bend the whip and connect it. You may see this in police movies or tv shows of the 50’s and 60’s. I’m sure it affected the signal but it kept the antenna from hitting things.

[@satyavratadas1640]

I'm restoring a 1972 E100 van and have been looking for this water gutter whip holder you mentioned, if anybody knows a link for one id greatly appreciate your help with my boogie van and era correct style cb setup!

[@danieljohnson8437]

102"whip. Kicks

[@m1t2a1]

I had a 108" from Radio Shack chained to the bumper of a 78 Chevette. I swear the antenna could tip me over. Sure got out though. Helped for REACT events too.

[@partsguy9423]

@@satyavratadas1640 I bet you could have a 3d print made!

[@delmarbish3926]

The 102” whip is still top dog , had K40 years ago and it worked good too. Enjoy your videos!

[@wallychambe1587]

102" good if you have a truck to put it on!

[@FarmsVilla]

I’ve still got my K40 antennae. With the mag mounts as well. Gonna dig them all out again. 👍🏻

[@wallychambe1587]

@@FarmsVilla I got a big stick out in my falling down shed an a bunch of mobile whips. A new mobile antenna cost nowadays as much as a base unit! 😲

[@FarmsVilla]

@@wallychambe1587 I had a 102inch on the back of my ford pickup back in the day. I started with CB is South Africa when they first hit the scene. They were illegal but that didn’t stop any of us.🤣 the K40 was the most sought after mobile antenna. We learned very quickly NOT to leave them on the car or even in sight in the car. No matter where you parked you would lose it. The CB radio was also installed so it could not be seen.

[@wallychambe1587]

@@FarmsVilla I had a 1966 Plymouth Fury with a 102" whip and a Johnson Viking I tube radio cranked up to 20 watts. Pulled up to a bar and everyone scattered, at the time Police were using Plymouth Furys for patrol cars! 🤣🤣 I could go by a drive in hamburger joint and announce my order over their PA system!🤣🤣

[@picklesgherkin]

I was running a 3000 watt linear on my Wilson 1000 and it performed awesomely when talking skip. I even put a little red light at the tip of the antenna so every time I key the mic the light would light up. that was about 15 years ago, I still have all that stuff....somewhere in my garage😆

[@FarpointFarms]

I bet that thing lit up at 3k watts

[@TheOperatorbob]

i have the k30 out of the box 1.1 swr on all channels !

[@FarpointFarms]

Great Antenna!

[@ekimp252]

I’m an NMO mount guy, for those a Larsen 27 works great. The downside of a lot of magnetic mount antennas is the puny coax that comes on them, usually RG-58. I’ve got a K-30 I run on my ‘73 Super Beetle that works pretty good, getting a good ground plane goes a long ways.

[@roryreid3124]

Lmao "REAL JEEPS" ... i agree they havent been worth a damn since AMC sold out

[@FarpointFarms]

Yup. I didn't want to say it, but I said it.

[@roryreid3124]

@@FarpointFarms its sad but true 👍

[@thedayofevil]

I’ve had the Wilson 5000 for years but replaced it with the Diamond CL10HF which way outperforms the Wilson 5000 and the cost is around $68 and it’s super well made and it’s without tuning flat on 27 MHz and 28 MHz

[@64samsky]

I had a President HR2510 converted to CB, with a High Drive Killer Bee 250 and with a Wilson 1000. That was the most awesome setup I ever had!

[@FreeSpiritPressNews]

The 102” Whip will out perform them all! I have tried them all with even a 2510 backed by outside power and I still stomped all over Wilson’s. Please understand that I have put it up against all of them now I’m running an internal Amped DeltaForce running wild and I’m having zero issues out to 25-30 miles on AM and SSB there’s very few radios that right from the radio can run with the DeltaForce that I Redesigned and gave it extra kicks

[@64samsky]

@@FreeSpiritPressNews I agree on your thoughts about the 102" whip as superior, however my mounting options at the time were not conducive to it, that's why I had the Wilson 1000.

[@bleirdo_dude]

Kudos on that setup.

[@dustin8834]

@@FreeSpiritPressNewsare we talking about using these on semi trucks? I am driving dump truck and it has a cobra 29 ltd and I am sure just stock antennas, I have no idea what they are. I know it can use a better antenna

[@2326TX]

Not a store bought antenna, but worth it for its purpose. In the Army we made emergency field antennas out of only coax cable. A lot easier and quicker with vhf or uhf than with hf. (Learned this in AIT, never used it in the 12 years of active duty) I did make a CB, about 8 ft, hf antenna for a friend. Throw a line up in a tree, hoist it up, and works better than a store bought. Works like a vertical dipole.

[@theoldshooter9011]

We were coming back from an exercise about 120 miles from Ft. Bragg and had a vehicle go into the ditch. We put our GRC-106 on the CB freq and I put out a call for home help. Word was I melted many a receiver. LOL...

[@2326TX]

@@theoldshooter9011 old memories 🙂 106, ugc74, kg84, can't remember the nomenclature of the vhf and uhf radios we had in the RATTs. Oh we had two PRC 77s in the RATT also, don't know why (was in ADA at that time, think they were for the FOs). In the Ordinance unit I was in while stationed in Germany, was the first time I saw the Super RATT. Was the size of a SatCom (mounted on a 5 ton) had microwave antennas. Side note, that was the only time I really used vhf. We did ATC for the mission birds.

[@theoldshooter9011]

@@2326TX We were in the 82nd Abn Div so our AM RTT rig was in a jeep conifig. It had the big 106 where the two parts were connected by the "dog bone" and a whip antenna when on the move. We also had a modem and keyboard in there. I knew the CB freqs and they could be dialed in on the 600 Watt 106. Woke a few people up that day!! Miss the good old days.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Back in the 90's I had a dodge Dakota with a light bar in the bed that went up behind the cab roof. I drilled a hole in that and mounted a 102" whip on top. That thing worked great but needless to say I couldn't go through any drive throughs with it. It also had a kink at the very top from smacking a train overpass in town. Those were the good old days for sure...

[@FarpointFarms]

The highest point on the truck and nearly dead center on the body? Must have really been a great setup!

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

@@FarpointFarms can I attach a 102" inch antenna whip onto a magnet mount to the top of my car roof ? I see some CB websites that sell real strong magnet mounts.

[@Rooster_Radio]

With all things considered, price performance, ease of tuning etc 1. Skipshooter 6 or 7ft toploaded antenna 2. GR 45 top loaded antenna by lightning antennas 3. SIrio Performer 5000 mag mount 4. Stryker A10 Mag mount 5. 102 in steel whip 6. All other coil antennas, Predator, Monkey Made, Coily, Fatboy, etc. They all perform nearly the same with the main benefit being power handling.

[@ktanner11]

Wilson 1000 hands down my favorite mobile antenna for a 4wheeler (car) and 4ft tunable tip firestik's for the big truck

[@danielscuiry2847]

I like my Little Will it’s mounted near the hatch of my 1989 Tercel. Took me a while to get used to the look. Just remember to take it down in car wash. And get used to the banging in parking garages 😅

[@FarpointFarms]

Oh yes, my antenna is always slapping trees and roof tops.

[@davidbolha]

Hello, What would you recommend for an older Midland 77-099 CB station ? Is the thread-socket on these car/truck CBs all the same or... ? Because I tried using an older N-male to RP-SMA adapter on it & it wouldn't fit. 🤔😕😒 Thanks &... Best Regards,

[@FarpointFarms]

That should take a pl259 connection.

[@randycrump5464]

102" ss whip with the spring has what I've used on my pickup bed toolbox for last 45 years and works great. 1.2 swr.

[@FarpointFarms]

There is nothing wrong with the classic 102

[@kenmyers3052]

I Own and Original K40 57 1/4 Stainless Whip .Will Beat Those Three Any Day of the Week . Design in 1980's . Mind is 40 Years Old , Still Works Today .. With Maga-Mount and Mount on Roof or Trunk .That 57 1/4 Whip will Reach-Out and Low SWR are ( 1.1 ) every Setting .. The K40 Is the Only One ! ...If you Know anything about CB Antennas for Passenger Car or Pick-Up Truck , I Guess You Don't ?

[@FarpointFarms]

The problem is, K40 was sold to the same company that also makes Tram and wilson. They are now all the same.

[@jeremyevert6696]

How would you calibrate a stock COBRA 138- not XLR. I just picked one up & I'm getting an antenna. I've heard you have to calibrate for best performance & not to cause any damage. Please help...

[@FarpointFarms]

I wish I could help you with that, but I don't do major repairs on radios.

[@SEMPER-FI-777]

Is using two 102" whips still "A THING"???? Driving a 2001 F350 Lariat Crew cab dually diesel. I remember seeing this application when I was younger. However, I had an older gentleman give me his personal CB b4 he passed. I want to put it in my truck to remember and honor him! Any advice?

[@FarpointFarms]

Do it! And yes, for trucks, the 102 whip is still a great option.

[@HippocratesGarden]

When you said "Lil Wil", the pic was a Wilson 1000. Totally different antenna. Wilson 1000, good antenna. LIl Wil is marginal. short, narrowband, but cheap.

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes, but I feel both are great antennas.

[@markthehunter4885]

I don't know much about the tram antennas but I know without a doubt a Wilson 1000 will beat a k40 or 30. Wilson has a silver coated loaded coil that is way better for receiving and transmitting and I've also seen the k40 whip AND the metal part the whip mounts into works itself loose and loses connection and/or falls out because it whips back and forth so much. your right about the 102-inch whip being best but you also pick up so much static with a 102 because it's so wide-banded compared to the Wilson or k40. spend the extra money and get a Wilson 1000, I ran mine with a galaxy pluto and a messenger 750 and it was unstoppable.

[@dieterhauer8619]

Amen! I've been running a Wilson 1000 for many years and I'll take it any day over a K40 or a Stryker. It's also quite broadbanded and works well on both 10 & 11 meters. I always get great signal reports on groundwave & skip contacts.

[@pipedreams57]

If Wilson made a Little Will with a spring it would be great and switch to a better coax with braided core instead of solid wire would be good also. Hustler has both and is made in USA. LOL.

[@FarpointFarms]

I still love the Tram 300.

[@stevemazz3121]

I have used every antenna spoken of here best over all… 102” whip… Solarcon built an odd looking mobile that was second best. Oh, mounted my 102” whip with a mag mount and NO spring….

[@FarpointFarms]

I just installed my 102 on my Volvo- you can spot my car a mile away with that set up. No spring is pretty daring

[@glennlarish9775]

I have the K30 because of cost. The only problem I had was I have a 2018 F150 which is all Aluminum. Not thinking about the make up of my truck when I bought it I had to buy a special steel plate to mount it on the third tail light. But it works great good swr and distance.

[@JTSCHENC]

Eric, what do you think about the President mag mount antenna? Susposedly it is factory tune, but your SWR is going to vary depending on the vehicle it's being used on. So, I don't know how the antenna can be factory tuned, what say you?

[@FarpointFarms]

I have one, it can be tuned, and it's really nice. I will make a video on it when the weather changes.

[@keithp115]

Does anyone remember the Firesticks?

[@FarpointFarms]

They still make them and they are great antennas.

[@pipedreams57]

If everyone dumped CB and bought a new 50 or 100 watt GMRS it would be a wonderful world with much shorter antennas and no static.

[@FarpointFarms]

Agreed, but it's not going to happen. There are just too many CB's out there in closets cars, and garages.

[@DanielOrtegoUSA]

My car is mostly aluminum and plastic. However, I do have a class three tow hitch. How may a 102 behave mounted in this location?

[@FarpointFarms]

It's not ideal, but the fact that it's the 102 whip will help it overcome that location.

[@briansavage932]

After some in depth research I decided to try the k40 “k30” antenna with my McKinley in my 2018 Silverado. It's yet to arrive but I'm looking forward to finally having my first rig up and running!

[@FarpointFarms]

Good Antenna. Good luck!

[@francismcclaughry3794]

I have a 1999 Buick I drive. finding a spot on that car for one would be fun. a four watt CB can work off the cigarette lighter in a car. my don't work. some said it might be a fuse. I need to check one day. it would be a lot easier to wire up. What cb to put in in I have about five cobras , I have one of the new uni-dens. i have a twenty five ten. so choices oh the Buick only sixty five thousand miles on it and the body is in good shape

[@FarpointFarms]

I'd go with the Uniden!

[@HNXMedia]

102" hands down. Ran that on my Jeep up until I sold the Jeep in June. Have not figured out how to mount it on my new truck yet, but I have some ideas that involve a custom bracket and some serious creativity. My issue is mounting the radio inside a modern truck without drilling holes in the dash and not mounting it under the seat (i want to be able to access the radio). Right now I am just running the handheld mobile President Randy FCC, but I really NEED my SSB back! Only other CB antennas I have run in the last two decades were a Radio Shack and a Fire Stick. Working on a bracket now to possibly turn my 102" into my base station antenna. Just for other viewers, 102s can routinely be had at "ham fests" for about $24. Almost bought 2 last weekend in Indiana for that price.

[@Johnysoutherner]

Sticky backed velcro found in the craft section of Wal-Mart is what I use to mount my radios, far better than drilling holes & makes removal & adjustability alot easier.

[@hemitj]

Check the links in my post for antenna mount for that 102". I will ad a HD quick disconnect under the spring on my pickup for quick easy access to garages/carwash...

[@brianatkinson1399]

If your new truck has a trailer hitch for hauling a trailer i would suggest mounting a 102" stainless steel whip to it and run the coax along under the body then up between the bed and the cab into the cab.

[@brucesantacory1390]

Question, Bought a little willy Antenna worked great, but then where i ran it up thru and out the lid of the trunk over time broke the Coax and i could still hear fine, but getting out no one heard me, i ordered a new Antenna but how do i keep car doors or trunks from breaking the Cable ? HELP !!

[@FarpointFarms]

I take a grinder and cut a small channel under where the rubber seal goes into the trunk. Can't see it with the rubber in place, but gives the wire a spot to pass through.

[@mikeburczyk2634]

Anyone know of a video where someone takes apart a tram 3500? Curious as to how it’s put together, I believe I have an internal issue with mine

[@FarpointFarms]

I am not sure but here is link to a thread about some issues: forums.radioreference.com/threads/a-short-question-tram-3500-has-a-short.460348/

[@metalbill]

102” on my 69 Chevy 4x4 works great! Old trucks rule! I would never waste money on a plastic vehicle.

[@FarpointFarms]

They just don't make cars like the used too

[@KMWR1818]

Farpoint Farms: Hello. I was wondering if you have the answer since I'm new to CB. I purchased a "TRAM 3500 3,500-Watt 26 MHz to 30 MHz Heavy-Duty Trucker CB Magnet Antenna" (has a Precision PL-259 UHF male connector with strain relief installed) ....for my PORTABLE President Randy 2 CB Radio and my Midland 75-822 CB as well. What sort of "ADAPTER" would I need to connect from the TRAM outdoor Vehicle antenna to the adapter, to the other end for the portable CB radio?

[@FarpointFarms]

Oh man, I have one, but don't remember what it's called. Sorry!

[@KMWR1818]

@@FarpointFarms I'm going to get the STRYKER SR A10..........How do you like this one compared to the TRAM 3500

[@CharlesSmith-ye3fv]

All you Gotta do Tie, fishing string on it and type down the way down in the old Days, the Wilson 1000 is your best antenna today.101 Charlie whiskey 1 SSB 101 Tennessee Are Night owl.

[@FarpointFarms]

I remember those days!

[@arlenewolf5260]

Hi Eric, Good video. Sorry, but I only care to have antennas that totally perform. The K30, Little Will, and the small Tram just do not cut it for me. Their range compared to the others is two thumbs down. Yes the 102 whip is great for some applications and I would definitely use one. As for the rest of my picks, my recommendations are the K40 (trunk, roof or magnet mount), Wilson 1000 (trunk, roof or magnet mount), Sirio 5000 Trunk, roof and magnet mount), and the Hustler HQ27 (trunk, roof and magnet mount). Although the HQ27 is a super top performer and extremely well made, if you like to go beyond the 40 channels, you will find it is not as broad banded as the others (but the top load is incredible). The K40 Magnet mount (if you need a magnet mount) uses an incredible odd ball 8 pole magnet, so with a vinyl top or other poor ground plane / counterpoise installations, the output performance (with a poor ground plane, like some RV's) with the K40 mag mount is more than impressive when compared to all other magnet mount antennas with similar less efficient magnets. Most people are not aware that the magnets are not just for the holding strength. The Hustler HQ27 I find is a much better performer than the Fire sticks for a top load. The Sirio 5000 even though it is tall is the King of base loads. It is a serious performer when put up against all the other base loads (transmit and receive). Additionally for a UHF / SO239 style magnet mount the Sirio large magnet (they make two sizes) blows away ALL other Magnets of this type (the K40 is a different bayonet style not a UHF mount). Just for one comparison on the Wilson magnet you will only be able to get the base loaded antennas to go about 3 turns on to the Wilson magnet vs about 8 turns on the Sirio Magnet (so the Wilson magnet is not insulated as well leaving a spark gap between the center and the shield inside the assembly) and the Sirio has a much better protective rubber seal between the magnet and the vehicle. Keep up the good Videos. FYI, If you put a Wilson 1000 on a Sirio Magnet you will see increased performance over the Wilson magnet.

[@JrGoonior]

I agree with you on the HQ-27. I've been using one for a few years now and it works great wit a trunk lip mount. Using a President Lincoln II ver3 on 10 meters (Licensed HAM) with 20 watts I've talked to Brazil, barely. I recently dug out my Boomer Deluxe 250 (Gold) I've had since 1996, hooked it up and now can get through almost any pileup on 38 LSB. The antenna is tuned for 11 meters but the SWR's are good enough, less than 2:1 on 10 meters.

[@TheMajictech]

I’m surprised a citation had enough acceleration to fold a whip down 😅

[@FarpointFarms]

You would be surprised how fast I could get the old girl.

[@how358236]

Got a 2018 F150 crew cab bought a mount to cover the third high on the roof. Which antenna would be best for me.

[@FarpointFarms]

Tram, K40 and Wilson all make great antennas

[@bigchief9129]

I started with a k30 on the trunk of my civic. Running it paired with a Uniden 505xl. Daily I get 10-15mi. Best was 30,line of sight. Talked skip a couple times. WA to AZ, WA to AR. Luck of the draw on skip. I'm now running the Stryker sr-a10mm and a Stryker 955hp v2 . The passion makes the price irrelevant to me. I work for a living, don't get me wrong haha

[@gsoverns1]

I run a 102" steal whip on my F-150 and a Wilson 1000 on my Toyota Camry, I like them both, but 102 is my #1 go to.

[@Steve-qt9ce]

I have a hybrid . . .kinda I have a 4' firestick mounted like you show on my chevy toolbox and it works really good; But i have a 102" on the big spring and when Im going to be out hunting\ exploring I just screw the big spring and whip on and I'm golden. I live out in the high desert in Western NM so that 102 really kicks it out!

[@FarpointFarms]

Sounds like a cool setup- I am sure the 102 does wonders out there

[@MaryOKC]

I car camp and need a setup for the mountains and plains a receiver /transmitter and I’m not electronics savvy to hook up radios to my vehicle - plus I want to be able to have a good setup at home and am not allowed to have an antenna - is there a dual use system I can use for car camping/traveling and use it at home as well … do you have a video you recommend/equipment you’d recommend I can watch because you may have covered this.

[@FarpointFarms]

Your best bet would be to get a mobile radio and then add two antenna's one for home and one for the car. Then add a power supply for home and you can swap the radio out when you need it.

[@scottf7891]

I was used to the drive through with my 102" whip too , until I went through one with 6 or so exposed fluorescent lights , oops

[@FarpointFarms]

My favorite is going in a parking deck- boing,boing,boing

[@corby404]

Predator 10k and a 3 pill will serve you well. Fine Tune should be disabled.

[@FarpointFarms]

Never owned a predator. Cool looking though.

[@drewdidomenico9598]

I never had great performance with the whips at all. I tried a K-40 (bottom loaded) and couldn't adjust the SWR for it on my SuperStar120 and returned it. My tried and true hand down from the family is a wire wound top loaded magnet mount ground plane antenna. It's a vintage Anixter-Mark BroadStick (heliwhip) which gives constant VSWR across all 40 channels. It's wound with 32' (7/8 wave) 16 awg solid copper wire. (can be found on some auction sites) The closest performance of the same would be the Firestik top loaded antenna. Back in the 90's it was easy to key over the drive through headsets at the local fastfood joints (Most of them operated on the 41mhz AM band) with only 4watts it was easy to splash them. Typical range line of sight at sea level was 30 miles with ground plane facing in direction of travel. The CB is in cold storage ready to go at a moments notice, but I haven't used it in years.

[@FarpointFarms]

Mounting location also plays a very large amount when setting up a base loaded antenna.

[@micwell2247]

Can't stress enough the importance of assuring a ground plain

[@FarpointFarms]

great point for sure

[@camb565]

Cant seem to find a Tram 300 anywhere. Can you recommend your next budget antenna for a beginner thats wheeling in the mountains?

[@FarpointFarms]

The K30 is another option. So is the Cobra 1500

[@ThisIS_Insane]

I ran Hustler Twin Gutter antennas on a '72 Gremlin X. I was pretty darn good at Fox Hunts, with those on board! The performance was top notch, and the SWR was stable, and my signal was rock steady. I even managed some skip talk from my back yard, on occasion. Not a continuous thing, but it did happen. Had a Radio Shack AM/SSB 40 channel hooked up, and it could be misused, if a issue arose. Used the same radio at home as a base, except the mic was swapped out for a TUG8-D104 Silver. Was accused of running linear amps more than once. My CB days weren't a waste, as I wound up an Electronics Technician, for the last 45 years. Thanks for a great video!! 👌👍👏👏👏

[@FarpointFarms]

Twins! Loved that look on cars back then.

[@ThisIS_Insane]

@@FarpointFarms I ran a couple Motorola Mocat antennas (2 in a row) for a minute.They worked great, but didn't seem too robust.

[@ThisIS_Insane]

@@FarpointFarms On a red and white 1972 Gremlin X, as decked out as I could manage with limited funds of a soldier, It looked pretty darn good! Thanks!! 👏👏

[@jerrykelley8377]

If u don't use the spring and just mount it solid would that Change swr because of length of spring

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes.

[@kcstafford2784]

finaly some one speaking truth nothing beats the whip ..seems most Utubers want to sell more than speak truth...but i think the bumper mounts are silly drill a hole its not going to degrade the value that much

[@FarpointFarms]

I do love my 102! I've got one center mounted on the roof of my beater Volvo XC70.

[@PopeyeKF4LBG]

Hustler makes great stuff too!

[@FarpointFarms]

I'll have to check them out. I've never owned one.

[@user-my8zo8uh3n]

LIKED AND SUBBED DONT DO IT OFTEN LIKE YOUR EASY, STRAIGHT UP DOWN WAY OF DOING A VIDEO BEST REGARDS FROM SOUTH WEST BUNBURY SOUTH WEST WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you for the kind words. Take care my friend

[@n3rdygranpa5]

7' Firestik w/Cobra CB . . Best range ever was sitting on beach talking to base station 20 miles inland . . Late 80's

[@FarpointFarms]

20 miles is not bad at all!

[@jesse9816]

Hey brother,, I don’t see not even 3 foot long antenna on police cars anymore,, they are short and they still using Cb radios,, any idea what kind of antenna they are using this day’s? Cuz I don’t really wanna install those big ones,, and if it has the wire from the bottom instead on the side will be great,, thank you very much

[@FarpointFarms]

President has a low profile one- It looks more like a car antenna

[@shawngates138]

Ran a.few k 40s back in the day never could get a good swr.went to a Wilson 1000 never looked back.was out of radio for 25.years took my Wilson out and bought an Alan 9001.with a 400 watt amp.and I'm back having fun.thanks for video.

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm a fan of Tram myself, but all three are made in the same factory on the same line. It's all marketing and luck.

[@acog9891]

As a truck driver with a Cascadia day cab, I’m wondering if a 102 whip cut down to 5 feet would be more beneficial than installing a FireStik 2 fiberglass antenna? The truck only has one stock antenna location but it’s right up against the roof’s air dam, tucked right against the cab so it’s severely blocked.

[@FarpointFarms]

The firestick would be a better one for your application. It will mess the SWR if you cut the 102 down

[@acog9891]

@@FarpointFarms thank you.

[@andrewclark5603]

You mentioned living in the mountainous area of North Carolina. What city do you live in?

[@FarpointFarms]

The north west corner of NC.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video :) also I used for my first antenna was Delco Am/ Fm car radio on front windshield then went Radio Shack magnet mount with coil spring also 4 steel whip on trunk lid in middle on first car had as 1980 Pontiac Grand Le Mans 2 door and then heard about K40 magnetic mount for years to with President P200 like Uniden Pro 510 XL but only red led bars plus TX light but got better stock microphone on with long cord on it compare small one came with ! Then put First truck a K40 to with Uniden 76 XL plus external speaker also work super and years later bought Wilson 1000 for Car and Truck plus got lots CB radios used since but got Uniden 68 DSC only no Weather channels , Uniden 76 XL basic model from 1996 and Uniden Grant XL from 2002 ! A friend of mine gave me for free in 2018 a K40 magnetic mount in mint condition also hardly used ! Plus my Cousin Nancey husband Steve put himself in draw at truck stop at one in USA because transport truck driver also own truck to as owner and operator too! He won Brand New Uniden 68 XL D.S.C. basic model from 2010 also External Speaker, Little Will Wilson antenna also pick up also got me for my Christmas and Birthday gifts ! So in 2020 he forgot about he was sure put to and Wife my Cousin Nancey ask me come on by house on my birthday and have for something! So Steve, Nancey plus 6 kids said her go for Happy Birthday presents 🎁! Open up and notice box of Uniden 68 XL radio said radio all tune up also peak plus updated get out DX transmission plus had chrome Void sticker tell technician did work on too! Also put match and watt meter to see if proof at home station and had been true tune up! Glad got Uniden 68 XL because my 40 channels Cube leds burn out of age on orgnail I have so got be fix sometime soon ! But so happy and have not try out Little Will yet ! But lots antenna out to agree to do try also!

[@thedon7726]

What about the Stryker you ranted about for two years. Didn't see that on this vid?

[@FarpointFarms]

I don't think it's a good value for the money. It's a really nice antenna, but it has a lot of needless "Bling" that isn't needed to get out on the air. That's why I skipped it. Funny you bring that antenna up. I just gave that antenna away last month to a student that was getting into CB radio. I now have my old Tram 3500 back on the Volvo.

[@thedon7726]

@@FarpointFarms What Bling? You said you loved the blue LED. So do I! I just purchased one, based on your review and others. Oh well, at least I know its a good, low maintenance antenna. Yeah, its costly but good quality. Take care. Like the vids!

[@ronethridge9875]

BAJA-the best antenna i found/it is stainless steel with a stainless coil in the middle of it 48 or 52 inches long/bought it at a truck stop-an was expensive/i talked over 12 miles bare foot/no-skip ether/swr on meter was .2 less than 1 on a professional swr meter/sold out fast at truck stop back then-could not find another one-an yes i have my first an only one-do not want to sell it ether/an the link of coax makes a big difference-10feet an 3 inches long i believe-of good coax too-shield cable/an use the mount for antenna with the plastic washer too/thanks much

[@FarpointFarms]

hadn't heard of that one. I'll check it out.

[@justinstjules8735]

As a newbie to CB radio your videos are super helpful!! Thanks for making great quality videos with great information.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad you like them! I appreciate the kind words.

[@keithacenas205]

Ty for that update? " I have the tram 300 works well and I switched to the wilson 5000 for skip I love it running off a Galaxy 959B with a hand held D104 mic! I'm out of east coast of Boston my handle is #806 again ty 73s and keep the cb going because more & more people are coming out on radio / over & out

[@FarpointFarms]

The 300 is great for local, and the 5000 is really good at skip talking for sure!!

[@francismcclaughry3794]

the little will needs to be sealed and it won't take an amp. my first pick would be the Wilson five thousand

[@FarpointFarms]

No amp, no worries!

[@jeffskidmore64]

Regardless of the radio or amount of power, if you don’t have a good antenna, your station is almost worthless

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes. People always forget to get a decent antenna.

[@jamesmoore1341]

On the little wil antenna take the stainless stinger out and use a brazing rod😅 you will be very surprised by the results

[@FarpointFarms]

I'll give it a shot!

[@waltsmith6515]

U don't need 18 foot of wine,only enough to reach, ask DX E

[@FarpointFarms]

Ok.

[@tommythekid85]

I’m getting a President Walker III for my class B+ motorhome. The big issue is what antenna and where to mount it. Obviously the roof isn’t going to work. It has a Ford Transit cab. The framing for the coach part is aluminum, not wood. Do you have any recommendations for this application?

[@FarpointFarms]

There are antennas that don't' require a ground. I'd look into something like that.

[@brianatkinson1399]

Not real good when you're actually traveling but when you park somewhere a Antron 99 u-bolted to the side of the ladder on the motorhome/trailer works just fine, or a 102 inch steel whip with a 6 inch spring mounted on the trailer hitch works good too.

[@MS-oz2wu]

The most important thing always seems to be left out antennas is the range. You briefly mentioned range but different say much about 102 inche. Can you write that info in for me and others? T4TV'S

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes, and no. The issue with range tests and antenna changes is the "Other" factors. Namely terrain. I live at 3800 feet in the middle of a fish bowl shaped spot on the side of a mountain. No clear line of site in any direction. This makes my tests very not normal. Your area maybe has rolling hills, or it may be flat, it may also be deeply wooded or a desert. You may be near a large body of water. Get it? That is why most will tell you that mobile to mobile range will be between 2 and 7 miles on average. Mobile to base? 10 to 20 miles on average. Base to base? 15 to 45 miles on average. I've never made past 35 miles here, but in Raleigh, I made 40 mile contacts. I wish there was a range set in stone, but then you even have to take weather, and space weather conditions into account when talking on the CB band. Somedays 3 miles is a stretch. I hope this helps!

[@MS-oz2wu]

@@FarpointFarms mobile is where I'm thinking, as well as using your figure on 2-7 miles. Would pertain to big rig trucks as well. My guess there same as any mobile except they're up a little higher. T4TV'S.

[@1_ledgend]

Hi great video as usual. I always like to see the latest ones from you. Here in England I use a sirio 4000 for mobile. Excellent antenna nearly as big as the 102 whip. My radio is a superstar 9900. 60 watts on ssb.50 watts on fm here in UK. With the skip working as well as it is now.i regularly speak to the usa.canada. Brazil. Australia. And south Africa from here in the UK. Have you tried the sirio? Keep up the great work.73s from your friend in the uk

[@terrybane6206]

Does a tennis ball or rubber antenna topper on a 102" antenna have any negative effects?

[@FarpointFarms]

not that I know of

[@vsmichael1]

That wasn’t the little wil, that was a 1000. Big difference.

[@FarpointFarms]

Only the photo. My thoughts are the same.

[@tangoreal9098]

How do you feel about cophased 102 antennas?

[@FarpointFarms]

I used to run a set as a base setup. Worked really well!

[@KarlBrouillette]

Great (Friendly) video on the topic. 👍

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks

[@billyrose1478]

Thank you

[@wallychambe1587]

Why are magnet mounts soo expensive? they are as much as a base antenna!😲😲

[@FarpointFarms]

Printing fake money for decades has caught up with us I am afraid.

[@MultiTestPage]

great video, thanks. Ijust ordered the TRAM 3500 and was very hard to find and best price for the kit was $67.

[@IntoTheWild70]

Yea I still can't find it.. lol

[@chuckleskie]

One of my favorite antennas personally is the full size Wilson 1000 because the antenna is broadbanded enough that as a ham operator, I can use it on both 10 and 11 m, and with a tuner I am confident it would do 12 as well

[@DaLightBlue]

Nice video man

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad you enjoyed

[@robertmethia7080]

what was the first cb ever made, let us know if you have the answer. I have one buy the way

[@FarpointFarms]

I honestly don't know.

[@tomaskey6844]

Ordered a 102” whip and yes, the shipping was expensive. Really excited to try it out. I’ve also purchased a Firestick and a Stryker to experiment with and will try some other brands as well. I have two peak and tuned Cobra 29LTD Classic’s (running through Lil Wills)and just ordered the new President am/fm/ssb, and a Uniden 885(peaked and tuned). Will also add a Stryker and a Galaxy to the mix eventually. I’m a Steerman/Pilot Vehicle Operator with the wind turbine blades and so many of us have bad equipment so I’m going to learn what works and what doesn’t so that I can communicate clearly with my team.

[@FarpointFarms]

You will LOVE the 102!!

[@roberthoffman4713]

I messed around with several antennas on my Cherokee from a lil will. Then a 3, 4, and 5 foot firesticks. They all had tunable tips and non firefly models all firesticks were used with a firering magnet mount. The best performers were the firesticks. The 3 foot was good but the 4 foot made a big difference the 5 footer seemd to be about the same as the 4 footer. I tried a big monkey made antenna on the same radio and vehicle. It didn't work any better than the firestick and at 40 mph it would start shaking and would get worse the faster I went. I know we tried other antennas that worked good. I used a hustler that looked like a lil will and it worked well but over the years I had several go bad because of water getting inside. I also used a antenna specialist in a trunk mount and it worked but I don't think any better then the others. I think easy and looks wise the tram/lil will are great for the price. The 4 and 5 foot firesticks with tunable tips and not firefly models cost more because you need a base and antenna but I have had better performance out of them. I think they are 5/8 wave top loaded vs the 1/4 wave base loaded. But you need to go with what fits your style and needs.

[@WhiteCavendish]

I have a 4 foot firestick mounted on a DIY bracket bolted under the lip of the hood of my pickup near the base of the windshield. Seems to work really well.

[@1teddy1979]

The best antenna i have ever used is a sirio p2000 in the middle of the roof of my truck. Yes the 102" whip maybe slightly better but that advantage is totally lost if mounting it on a bumper or box side

[@iainet]

A 102” whip antenna with a spring added is no long 102”

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes, but it's still a 102 steel whip.

[@RAZZ229]

Over the years, I've used a K40, Warrior centre loaded antenna, DV27, a Thunderpole base loaded antenna and a Sirio 4000 and out of all of them, my favourite is the Sirio.

[@terschellingfilmsvanvroege6467]

Sirio turbo 4000 and 5000 are very good!

[@philiprhodes5537]

I actually rate the wilson 5000 as a mobile unit altho have owned many antennas including pal firestik a warrior centre load and half breed but tbf the latter always seemed to perform exactly the same so when i bought the wilson it was like a night and day difference.. I have an old avanti moonraker mag mount too which is the six foot version which i find is really good for an old antenna and performs nearly as well as the wilson which proves the avanti stuff was the best back in the day for quality and performance

[@vinloy23]

Is this Negan doing the presentation?

[@FarpointFarms]

no, not Negan- I am way nicer than he is

[@vinloy23]

@@FarpointFarms 😂

[@michaelrocker9000]

Good luck trying to find a Radio Shack. When you were comparing the Tram 300 to the Little Will you showed the Wilson 1000. I run the Wilson 1000. I got it from Copper Electronics. It was only $10 more than the 500 and $20 less than a K-40. I have been on CB since 1969. Back in 1985 I had a Mustang GT. For an antenna I ran a Francis 4 foot whip with a side mount on the hatchback. One day I was with some friends and one of them ran a K-40. We also had a friend in Staten Island who was a Ham and he ran a Halicrafters SX 101 receiver with a tight meter. We did a big time radio check. I was running a President Grant and he had a Cobra 29. My radio with the 4' whip came in higher than the K-40. Then we swapped radios and his Cobra running on my 4' whip was higher than my Grant on his K-40. Both of us has an almost perfect SWR. The big difference was his K-40 Mag mount was on the roof which had a 3 foot higher advantage didn't beat a simple 4' whip that got me out all over. BTW we did have a tape measure to check the height. Back then many people used antennas by Antenna Specialists and High Gain or 102" whips. I could not see many people using a 102" whip on newer car. I know some semi drivers that have them mounted to the back of the cabs just high enough to peak over their 13'6" trailers. As far as that Stryker S-10 it may work ok and look fancy with the blue lights but it's also drawing power from a stock radio. Maybe not much for someone running a linear.

[@nicholas2374]

I have a tram 300 on my old Camry, it does it’s job well. I also have a Wilson 1000 I mostly use on rental cube vans, just stick it on the roof of the cab. I’ve tried the Wilson 1000 on the car, it does get better range than the tram 300. I’d prob keep it on the car but I’ve had a few people laugh and tell me it looks ridiculous on the Camry. I’d like to try the hustler 27, it’s the slim centre loaded 55” whip, with a ball mount on the trunk.

[@FarpointFarms]

I think for aesthetics. The Tram 300 is king. It's smaller size and decent performance makes it a great pick.

[@torgomax]

I just got a Wilson 1000 for my Camry.

[@jamesstafford9067]

Can you do a review on the oil filled center load antenna? Also, can you change the oil when it becomes discolored? Your advice is much appreciated

[@FarpointFarms]

If someone will send me one, I sure will

[@9mmARman]

I couldn't agree more about the 102" whip. I don't run into mounting issues because I drive older (early '70's Ford up to early '90's Chevy) trucks but I did drive my GF's '03 Ford Escape for about 6 months while working on my truck and she didn't want any permanent alterations to it. Unfortunately, a speeding 1-ton pickup who's driver was texting at the time made some major "alterations" to it while I was stopped at a red light. Anyway. I just formed a mounting bracket for the antenna that I mounted to the rear quarter panel behind the left wheelwell that I screwed on behind the plastic fender flare. You couldn't see the mounting screws unless you removed the fender flare and the 1/8" bracket just stuck out between the flare and the panel. I run a President McKinley because of your videos and of course I don't run an RM Italy amp. with that setup I've spoken all across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas when skip was cooperating. I hope you do a live stream sometime soon. take care!

[@FarpointFarms]

Great mount idea! Hide the holes and still get a good spot. Cool idea! I plan on returning to monthly shows soon.

[@ronlosey9355]

I have 2 Sr A 10 Stryker antenna and they are awesome. Also have a 102 inch whip with mount and spring, but have yet to use it uet

[@teaster804]

I’ve got a president Richard converted to CB with a Wilson 5000 roof mount. My swr is still high and I can’t get it down. I’ve got a 62” whip on it. Can’t get the number down. Help

[@rameylewis7730]

I co-phased two 102" whips on my truck. I had one on the rear driver's side bumper and one on the passenger's side front bumper to try and get them approx 18' apart. It was very directional and did out perform a single 102" whip. But I had to point my truck in the forward lobe position for the best results. 75 ohm coax to 50 ohm coax. I had plastic antenna clips that I bought from radio shack that were mounted on the truck and when I would bend the antenna over, the end of the antenna would fit into the plastic clip which kept the antennas low to enter parking garages etc... It was fun to experiment with antennas.

[@FarpointFarms]

You are bringing back memories! I had two 102 steel whips co-phased and mounted to my old metal roof mobile home when I was just out on my own. Directional in the direction I wanted. It faced towards the Raleigh area so I could chat with the Channel 35 club there from Apex. Good times!

[@robertpittman6358]

Don't forget truck stops for cb equipment

[@trebsr]

I have a little wil in my dump truck, p/u, and my car have always had good luck with them

[@RAWGER526]

Did you say toyota echo? I have one as well. With a Lil wil.

[@FarpointFarms]

I had one for years- I miss that car

[@peterlutz7191]

I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna, and am using a magnetic mount. The pesky luggage rack makes my run the coax over the rack. Doing it under the rack is too cumbersome to remove the antenna for car wash, because I'd have to unhook the cable from the CB. I would love to use a 102 whip again, but unlike my old 73 Super Bettle, the Sienna has no metal bumper, not to mention the rear door swinging upward.

[@loganjohnson3589]

In my career as a long haul truck driver i used fire stick 5 foot mounted on the top arm of the outside rear mirrors they worked best on my cab over truck that flat top was a great ground plain .pilot car drivers would use the K 40 OR THE WILLSON 1000 on there roofs .when i get done putting my old ford pickup back together i will put those firestick on the mirror mounts .for my base station i use a antron mounted on top of a 20 foot length of galvanized water pipe that i drove 2 feet into the ground giving me about 30 feet of elevation bonus is i live at the top of a hill overlooking many miles of area in any direction , so my range is considerable better than most .

[@FarpointFarms]

I would bet that your reception would be great. Smart use of the truck as the ground plane

[@loganjohnson3589]

@@FarpointFarms Thanks there used to be a top notch C.B ,shop that i used he tough me a lot about C.B.s and how they work ,I used to go thru the gorge at the north end of California and i swear i could transmit over 7 miles or more thru it if i was out in the desert or an open plain it was line of sight .All of this was with a cobra 29 .one time I was able to get a skip from so. east Cal too New york city that was so cool .it was a strong signal and i was able to talk with him for almost 30 minutes .I have tried different types of antennas over the years but have never found anything better than a Fire stick .for a mobile radio ..

[@jamespiroli823]

Ham Radio Outlet has the 102" whips

[@jeffdavis3861]

monkeymade antenna