CB Antenna question...yes I know another one...help please

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:24 pm

Hey guys. I just treated myself to a much needed mod for Christmas...a Cobra 25 NW Classic CB radio!

I now have to order an antenna and mounting kit to go along with. I have been eyeing the Firestik II antenna and the 3-way mounting bracket kit that comes with all necessary cables and mounting acessories as well as some free stuff. I just want to check and see if anyone has used this kit and enjoys it. For almost $50 it seems to be a reasonable price for all the things you get. Feedback would be awesome and recommendations for other things such as alternative antenna kits or tips for installation would be cool too...my first CB install ever...fingers crossed :wink:

Thanks!

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:28 pm

I don't have experience with that cb, but I did have a Firestik antenna that worked great (until it fell off and got ran over a lot). Tip number one: Check to make sure your antenna is attached tightly. Tip number two: I ran the positive wire to an "add a circuit" and the negative to an existing hole under the steering column. Worked out perfect and there was no drilling or messing with the battery. The add a circuit on mine is sharing a fuse spot with the radio so I don't have to worry about leaving the cb on accidentaly.

Great step getting a cb, makes the trails and road trips sooo much better.

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:44 pm

Thanks Nanette...I'll look into the "add a circuit." Anyone else?

kevh · **Posted:** Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:05 am

i have the firestick kit you are talking about. i originally tried to modify the bracket that comes with the kit to bolt up to one of the upper bolts that holds the spare tire rack on. just wasnt enough room for what i wanted to do so i fabbed a different bracket to fit between the spare and the rear door. you could probably use the mount, but i am not sure where you would mount it.

the antenna, coax, and mounting stud are all quality items (which is why i always buy firestick equipment). i have a quick release stud because i dont run with the antenna on unless i am on the trail so i am not using the coil that comes with the kit but it seems to be a nice piece as well

dirtykj · **Posted:** Wed Dec 28, 2005 2:14 pm

Kilby has (? check)

antenna mounts for about $70. Doesn't come with the quick disconnect you see. You have to call them and ask for the "KJ spare tire antenna mount".

Edwin · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:27 am

kj in a tight spot wrote:

Hey guys. I just treated myself to a much needed mod for Christmas...a Cobra 25 NW Classic CB radio!

I now have to order an antenna and mounting kit to go along with. I have been eyeing the Firestik II antenna and the 3-way mounting bracket kit that comes with all necessary cables and mounting acessories as well as some free stuff. I just want to check and see if anyone has used this kit and enjoys it. For almost $50 it seems to be a reasonable price for all the things you get. Feedback would be awesome and recommendations for other things such as alternative antenna kits or tips for installation would be cool too...my first CB install ever...fingers crossed :wink:

Thanks!

MK-204R Firestik kit that I used.
http://www.claysradioshop.com

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2005 1:26 pm

Thanks so much guys...I like the spare tire mounting kit, but mine is on the roof and not on the swing-gate.

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:12 pm

Just a thought, I made a bracket to mount my antenna on the front driver side fender here's some pics.

Hope this helps

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:30 pm

This is a simple mod and it blends in.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/718416

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:23 pm

Thanks for the help and pics. Pics are much better than trying to describe something. Thanks again!

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:24 pm

Rocketjockey, I can't open your links because they say they do not exist or something like that. Maybe wanna fix those. Thanks.

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:46 pm

did better than fixed the link I was finally able to post a pic on here.... again I hope this helps

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:55 pm

Wow thats an interesting mounting system you got there Rocketjockey...nice work and thanks for posting the pics!

jelohead · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:52 pm

i dont have it, but firestick makes a mount that goeas behind hinges? could also work behind the left rear tail light? im thinking about that one myself, i've had CBs in my cars for years, but not in the KJ yet. i have a wilson 1000 magnet mount, K40 magnet, 8' Francis whip, 2' wilson, u name it....and many different radios too....pm me if you wanna ask anything specific

allscan · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:24 pm

rocketjockey: What length antenna is that?? 102"?? If so do you have any shots of it tied down to the roof?

corwyyn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:58 am

Allscan, I'm not sure how rocketjockey secured his antenna but here is a shot of my set-up:

Went to Wal-mart and bought a bag of mini bungees. Drilled a hole in the roof rail and put a screw in it, then CAREFULLY bent the hooks on the bungee around the screw and the end of the antenna. I'll still replace the antenna with my 4' firestik on rough trails, but so far this has held up to a lot worse than I would have thought.

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:57 pm

allscan,
Yes it is 102" I have not found a "good" method of holding the antenna down; currently I use the cheap method... rubber bands. I just take 2 (for a longer length) and attach one end to the antenna wrap around the roof rack and then attach the other end back to the antenna. The biggest problem is the rubber bands only last about a month. I like corwyyn method but generally metal against the antenna is bad. I had people tell me to try zip-ties and just cut it when I need it up.

good luck

corwyyn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:11 pm

rocketjocky wrote:

I like corwyyn method but generally metal against the antenna is bad.

Yes, metal against the antenna would be bad if it was grounding the antenna to the body - thats why I chose the bungee cord.

LibertyPortFTN · **Posted:** Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:10 pm

rocketjocky wrote:

allscan,
Yes it is 102"
good luck

what brand / model are you guys using?

corwyyn · **Posted:** Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:14 am

LibertyPortFTN wrote:

rocketjocky wrote:

allscan,
Yes it is 102"
good luck

what brand / model are you guys using?

Well, I was using the Radio Shack model, but have since gone back to my 4' Firestik. The 102" whip was just a bit too wild when I was out wheeling, even with the bungee cord holding it down. The Firestik on a spring is much more tame.

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