I installed my Cobra CB the other night. Ready for the Summit. It turns out that the 3 foot Firestik is about 2-3 inches too tall for my garage.
Can I use the antenna without the heavy duty spring? or is that not recommended? If I do, I am assuming I would need to tune the radio again right?
Thanks for your help.
Yep, you can run it without the spring. I know several people who do, and have no issues. The spring just helps relieve the stress from the fiberglass antenna when you hit things (tree limbs, overhangs, the ceiling on the car ferry. ) Rather than the antenna bending (and possibly breaking), the spring will. You will need to retune when you remove the spring since you are essentially changing the antenna length.
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I just plan on removing antennae when not wheeling and storing it safely...leaving quick release and heavy spring installed..... I dont need to talk to truckers on my way to work.
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I just leave mine on and let it hit whatever it hits. I know, bad idea. Nothing like being on the ferry and hearing *THWACK THWACK THWACK THWACK* as it hits every single beam when you pull on or off.
If I'm really worried about it, like at the airport, I'll take the antenna off and throw it in the back and leave the spring and QD on the Bandi mount.
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07 Voodoo 6MT--Icon 3" suspension setup, Nitto Terra Grapplers (285/70/17), ARB Bull Bar, Safari Snorkel, Big Bill Combo w/ 3' Firestick, Wet Okole seat covers, Nuvi 660, M-PAC side rack, Rasta skids, '08 side visor mod, 3 additional 12V outlets installed, M. Schrader roofrack flag mount clamp, ScanGauge II, SCUBA mod, A-TRAC hacked, Springtail cargo barrier, Sonoran Steel rear lower links.
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84 FJ-60, blue, BDS 2.5" lift, BFG KM2 33x10.5x15, CCOT console, no rust
Thanks to all that have posted on this thread it has been very helpful. I will be installing my cb as soon as it gets here.
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what is the range for this setup? I am in the DFW metroplex and i feel like i am barely picking up anyone on ch. 19.... any other dallas fort worth ppl out there with cb experience?
(i tuned it right. my swr reading is 1.75 and below)
Anyone wanna help with an install this weekend? Got the big bill combo for my birthday! Ill provide the sam adams! you provide the knowledge and some tools! located in northern VA!!!
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) Rather than the antenna bending (and possibly breaking), the spring will. You will need to retune when you remove the spring since you are essentially changing the antenna length.
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