CB radio and antenna suggestions

willienme
Apr 23, 2021

Rank III

Apr 23, 2021

What is the best radio and type antenna / mount for the Bronco?
TK1215
Last edited by a moderator: Apr 23, 2021

Rank IV

Apr 29, 2021

#40
Ok, so the antenna placement is all the way to the back because of the cargo basket and is resulting a high swr reading. I'm going to try adjusting the antenna length to see if that fixes it. If not a glass mount antenna it is!
ResidualGenius

Rank IV

Jun 28, 2021

#41
So after much anguish and gnashing of teeth I finally got an antenna system to work! There does not seem to be enough ground plane on the Sport to use a standard antenna. Today I installed a non ground plane antenna and it works! Low and consistent SWR! Now to test the range.
jimFish, Buckin Bronco

Team F Cancer!!

Jun 28, 2021

#42
So after much anguish and gnashing of teeth I finally got an antenna system to work! There does not seem to be enough ground plane on the Sport to use a standard antenna. Today I installed a non ground plane antenna and it works! Low and consistent SWR! Now to test the range.
Pics or it didn't happen!! LOL JK I think for us Bronco owners our options are very limited to the front of the truck or if one isn't taking off the full top then maybe the rear with a non-ground on the MIC
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Rexen

Rank VI

Jun 28, 2021

#43
Going back to the original OP request regarding radio antenna options, the following links might be helpful. This is the gear I plan to use. I will also be using a GMRS radio, so I can not help with CB options.

MicroMobile® MXTA25 3dB Gain Ghost Antenna | Midland Radio (midlandusa.com)

MicroMobile® MXTA24 Low Profile Antenna Cable | Midland Radio (midlandusa.com)

MicroMobile® MXTA26 6db Gain Whip Antenna | Midland Radio (midlandusa.com)

Rank V

Dec 14, 2021

#44
Liquid Nails would work perfectly for that
Someone suggested this to me for my alum F-150.

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