> I used to run a 102" whip, but I was fiberglass; was WAY too tall, excellent
> reception though. Then I went to my current dual 48" fiberglass antennas,
> which I still raelly like the reception. I was looking through the ever-so-
> famous JC Whitney catalog and saw something that caught my eye. For $16.15,
> 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
>
Kyle, NO! I have heard that they really really suck. I am using a 15
inch dinky antenna myself, just because it is one of those that sticks on
the window and I couldnt bring myself to drill holes in my pretty new
truck. I used to run a 102 inch steel whip on my old S-10 and I can tell
you it was the best. I have talked over 10 miles with it before
"Barefoot". I am lucky to get 1.5 miles on this little guy. It doent
matter, I only use it for talking on the interstate with. PS, the range
just got way way better when I got a swr meter and fixed it. It was
really messed up. I would advise you to get one if you dont have one,
they are worth the $.
Bill
'97 SS/T
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