CB radio antenna question

hi

where has people got their CB radio antennas fitted and what type of antenna are good. I was looking at getting a mount that fitted onto the spare wheel bracket but wasnt sure about the antenna.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Freelander-Antenna-Aerial-mount-for-CB-Ham-radio_W0QQitemZ190363471606QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c528c0ef6

if the antenna is flexible it might spring back and hit the rear door. pics would be good

cheers

freelander2002 i have a bracket that goes onto the spare wheel if ya want it just cover pnp and maybe a small donation to the forums and its yours otherwise going on ****e bay one day next week when i can get outside to take a pic of it

have u got a pic? how much you looking at for it mate, oh and is it any good?

Land Rover Defender CB/Ham Radio antenna/aerial mount on eBay (end time 10-Jan-10 18:47:59 GMT)

same as that one fella. told ya you pay the pnp and a small donation to the forusm and you can have it

just pm ya mate

I've exactly the same as that, tis a good bit of work by Eddie. He drives a freelander himself, all kitted out like. The Antenna won't hit the rear door, but go slowly if you're going under barriers as it will spring back and hit the roof. Won't to no damage like but makes an awful bang.

Is it a tornado antenna you're fitting?

to be honest im new to all this and am not sure wot antenna to fit. doesnt have to be the most expensive one in the world like. is that what you should suggest? any good sites to get one from?

If you're just starting out and want something cheap then a tornado will do you perfectly as they've already been SWR'd as well (otherwise you have to bother getting an SWR meter and tuning it). If you've got a Maplin near you you'll pick one up for about £20 i'd say. They're easy to spot (the ones with the big springs). I've just fit a 1 and half meter monster to mine, tis almost the height of the landy... again!

If you haven't got a Maplin, then ebay may be your best bet.

Actually... you're in Cheshire. There's a Maplin in Stoke On Trent if that's not too far from you. Or if you fancy a trip to Crewe i used to get all my stuff from a specialist shop called CB37 on Middlewich Street. He's got everything to do with CB in there but give him a call before you go just to make sure he's open. He'll have more choice than Maplin and will actually be able to advise you unlike the staff at Maplin.

cheers mate, thanks