How big is your firestik that is mounted on your front bumper? I plan on mounting mine on my TJM and was wondering if a 2' or a 3' would be better. Thanks!

 

i seen the title and i was like wtf i had open it to see what you where talkin about i think a 3' would be better i would get two one for each side

 

Of those choices, 3'... preferablly a 4', and you want it as hi as possible.

I also wouldnt go with dual antennas, you will not get as good of performance. Dual antennas need to be a certain number of feet apart, its wide.. .thats why big rigs mount them on their mirrors, and the advantage to a dual setup is that it creates a linear radio wave, perfect for interstates... not for the trail, you will loose side transmission range. Stick with a single... go 4' for best results, and on the fender will get you an extra few inches to foot, based on your bumper... and get a firestick II, they are more flexible... personally i like the K40 superflex... not as stiff as a firestick... therfore less prone to breakage...

 

I have a spring so im not worried about it breaking.

I dont want to run duals, as i only use my CB when wheeling.

I had a 4' but its just too tall.

 

i vote 3 ft... thats what i got on my front bumper

 

bump, im going to be making the purchase tmw.

 

I have 2 and they are each 3' long.

Lamm

 

get one for each corner.

 

doesnt answer the primary question. ANd getting 2 is not an option


LOL! I thikn im going to go with a 3' and mount from 4x4connection.

 

a taller antenna will give you more 'gain'. 5/8 wave is a great performer, but more than 3' at CB frequencies. Its true that using two antennae will give you a pattern, if they are on each side, you'll get a peanut extending forward and backward. So, 10-4 on the single stick, for that omnidirectional pattern.