J jellobox Active member Joined May 26, 2008 Messages 30 Location Ripley, Ohio Sep 16, 2008 #1 I was wondering if it is possible to wire a cb to a retractable antenna like those on most cadillacs and chrysler new yorkers?
I was wondering if it is possible to wire a cb to a retractable antenna like those on most cadillacs and chrysler new yorkers?
Bonehead Skull Master Joined May 11, 2007 Messages 12,264 Location Fruita, Colorado Sep 16, 2008 #2 Usually the length of the cb antenna is how adjustments are made. However I have heard of newer vehicles having a combination radio/ CB antenna.
Usually the length of the cb antenna is how adjustments are made. However I have heard of newer vehicles having a combination radio/ CB antenna.
likes_2_tinker Started out playing with tinker toys! Joined Jul 25, 2008 Messages 843 Location Sturgis South Dakota Sep 16, 2008 #3 ya i had a thunderbird that had an extra plug-in for a C/B that also pluged into my raidio
W Willowbilly3 A *real* tin magnet Joined Dec 10, 2007 Messages 7,847 Location Black Hills South Dakota Sep 19, 2008 #4 I seem to remember the cb had a wavelength of something like 28 ft. They adjusted them with a standing wave length (SWL?) meter by trimming the mast it seems like.
I seem to remember the cb had a wavelength of something like 28 ft. They adjusted them with a standing wave length (SWL?) meter by trimming the mast it seems like.