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any input on this CB Whip (pic added)

VALOR Half Breed Stainless Steel Antennas The Rugged base loaded stainless steel mobile antennas "rated at 1500 watts of power. All feature high quality 17-7 ph stainless steel rods that fit securely into a fiberglass coil. The coil is precision wound with 16 gauge copper wire, then sealed against moisture. The construction process eliminates power failure and keeps static to a minimum. Standard 3/8" x 24 threads.

520B Valor Half Breed 60" Steel Whip $13.50




 

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never heard of em..also never heard of any whip brands lol..i think a whip is a whip..

i say go for it
 
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hahaha aight
 
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it might just be me but i think that is for a base station?!?!?!?
 
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buy a firestik and a spring for the bottom mount... like this
 
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Yeah buy the firestick II they are cheap and work really well.......on a side note itz good to see you around here more often Neil
 
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If your getting a stick antenna, get a francis...you dont have to tune them....

I stick with wilson, but thats just me...
 
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i gotta bracket on the end of the bed near the tail light.. i dunno if the firestick will fit in the bracket or not.. might have to drill the hole bigger... if u dont kno what im talkin about ill post a pic of it tomm
 
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A bracket like alon sells?

Should be a universal hole...most antennas take the same size hole

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on a side note itz good to see you around here more often Neil
thanks Luke!!
 
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heres a pic of the bracket im gunna be using for the whip

 
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