Re: DML:CB Antennas

From: jim miller (jmiller@texnet.net)
Date: Sun Mar 28 1999 - 22:29:00 EST


These boxes are ok if you just want to listen to the cb. They don't transmit very
well and they do effect your radio reception especially on am. I wouldn't give you
10 cents for one.

Alan Short wrote:

> > they sell this little box that uses/converts the pre-existing AM/FM antenna on
> > cars/trucks so that you can run your CB's off of your radio's antenna. They
> > say it will not afect the reception of the radio. Think this would actually
> > work?? I am picky about reception, not how far I can pick up from, just how
> > good it sounds. Worth a shot or no???
> > Kyle
> > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
> You just reminded me of my old '79 Jeep Cherokee. It had a Cobra stereo
> with a cb built in. The channel led's were in the mike itself. Anyway,
> it also had a combo am/fm/cb antenna, just like a regular spring loaded
> base chrome antenna, mounted to the top of the passenger side front
> fender. It recieved and transmitted clear, and if it ever hit a branch
> it bent out of the way and back. I've seen these available at auto parts
> stores. Alan S.



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