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Antenna installation

For CB, the longer the antenna, the better its results. Your dealer or our sales department will be able to help you with your choice of antenna.

  • It must be fixed to the vehicle where there is a maximum of metallic surface (ground plane), away from windshield mountings and rear window.
  • If you already have a radio-telephone antenna installed, the CB antenna should be higher than this.
  • There are 2 types of antennas: pre-adjusted and adjustable.
  • Pre-adjusted antennas should be used on a good ground plane (e.g. car roof or lid of the boot).
  • Adjustable antennas offer a much larger range and can be used on a smaller ground plane (see SWR Setting).
  • For an antenna which must be fixed by drilling, you will need a good contact between the antenna and the ground plane. To obtain this, you should slightly scratch the surface where the screw and tightening star are to be placed.
  • Be careful not to pinch or flatten the coaxial cable (as this runs the risk of break down and/or short-circuiting).
  • Connect the antenna.
  • A fixed antenna should be installed in as clear space as possible. If it is fixed to a mast, it will perhaps be necessary to guy it in accordance the standards in force (you should seek professional advice). All PRESIDENT antennas and accessories are designed to give maximum efficiency to each CB radio within the range.
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