metalli445
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- Feb 11, 2008
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I just came across a smoking deal on a Cobra 29 WX NW ST. I've done a little research on CB's but the more I read the more I realize there is a lot to learn. Here's my situation...
I have to park in a parking garage everyday for work that I barely fit in as it is. I'm thinking I want to go with a magnetic mount. Will this scratch my paint up? Can I put a rag down and then the magnet on top of it? I read that on top of the roof is the best place to put it because the signal has a larger surface area to bounce off of. What about on top of my toolbox? Do you think the magnet will stick to it and would it be a good place to put it when I'm going to use the CB? I was thinking about going with a Firestik MU8R9 9 foot antenna coaxial cable. Should I get the 18 foot one just to be safe? From what I understand this goes from the back of the cb, routed through the interior to the magnetic mount I want to use. Then from what I understand I need to buy an antenna that attaches to the magnet. Is this correct? I was going to buy a Wilson 5000 antenna. Is this overkill? I also do some offroading and I don't think this could stand up to hitting limbs. What antenna would be good for hitting limbs and still do fairly decent on the open roads. I don't want an antenna any longer then 4' if possible. I kow the wilson 5000 is longer but its a great antenna. Can someone tell me where I'm going wrong or what I can do that will make a better setup? I just started reading into this yesterday so I can use any advice. Links would be great!
I have to park in a parking garage everyday for work that I barely fit in as it is. I'm thinking I want to go with a magnetic mount. Will this scratch my paint up? Can I put a rag down and then the magnet on top of it? I read that on top of the roof is the best place to put it because the signal has a larger surface area to bounce off of. What about on top of my toolbox? Do you think the magnet will stick to it and would it be a good place to put it when I'm going to use the CB? I was thinking about going with a Firestik MU8R9 9 foot antenna coaxial cable. Should I get the 18 foot one just to be safe? From what I understand this goes from the back of the cb, routed through the interior to the magnetic mount I want to use. Then from what I understand I need to buy an antenna that attaches to the magnet. Is this correct? I was going to buy a Wilson 5000 antenna. Is this overkill? I also do some offroading and I don't think this could stand up to hitting limbs. What antenna would be good for hitting limbs and still do fairly decent on the open roads. I don't want an antenna any longer then 4' if possible. I kow the wilson 5000 is longer but its a great antenna. Can someone tell me where I'm going wrong or what I can do that will make a better setup? I just started reading into this yesterday so I can use any advice. Links would be great!