Propane Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I was wondering if it is possible to put an attena inside your car and have it still recieve a signal... I want an attena but dont want to make my car look crappy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC10281982B Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I don't see why not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 It might work for receiving but CB antennas are designed to use the car as a reflecting plane, so you transmission capability would probably suck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 if you only wanna here from maybe a block away and talk less then yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 if you only wanna here from maybe a block away and talk less then yes 514118[/snapback] Yes the range would be very poor if at all <_> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 wait, you want to install a "redneck" communication system on a BMW? if you did I can't blame you for wanting to hide it. around here you'd be run down by the truckers or shot by the hicks with gun racks in thier chevy rust bucket pickups... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propane Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 wait, you want to install a "redneck" communication system on a BMW? if you did I can't blame you for wanting to hide it. around here you'd be run down by the truckers or shot by the hicks with gun racks in thier chevy rust bucket pickups... 514156[/snapback] heh, pretty much... me and some of my friends want it for when we are going on trips, road rallys, etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethedodobird Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Your no fun just go all out. 10 ft, antenna with a tenis ball halfway down it. youll be able to hear quite well. I was a new beetle driving down the road with a setup like that it was the most pathetic thing I have every seen. Seriously, some one might make some kind of a powered antenna out there, or theres the small temporary antennas you could put on for a trip and take of the rest of the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propane Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Well, with what everyone has said I did some more looking and found this it looks like it should work nicelly and I could pop it off when Im not using it at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethedodobird Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 something like this might also work, Its magnetic so just take it off when your done Linky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazwegion Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 Speaking as a former Redneck/Hick, and having had/installed everything from bullbar to roof mounted antennas of the helical to 9" stainless variety... having the antenna in the boot, is a BAD idea, simply because the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) needs to be as close to 1:1 as possible, not just for performance but to ensure the radio's final output stage (transmitter) isn't killed off by mismatched energy returning along the antenna's feedline As important with the UHF spectrum gear as with the 27Mhz CB, the on-glass is a perfect choice, I was going to suggest a 2-in-1 AM/FM + CB antenna (if the still make them ), but the on-glass is classier by far! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtiggerr Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 Speaking as a former Redneck/Hick, and having had/installed everything from bullbar to roof mounted antennas of the helical to 9" stainless variety... having the antenna in the boot, is a BAD idea, simply because the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) needs to be as close to 1:1 as possible, not just for performance but to ensure the radio's final output stage (transmitter) isn't killed off by mismatched energy returning along the antenna's feedline As important with the UHF spectrum gear as with the 27Mhz CB, the on-glass is a perfect choice, I was going to suggest a 2-in-1 AM/FM + CB antenna (if the still make them ), but the on-glass is classier by far! 514876[/snapback] Well said: as a truck driver myself I am a bit familiar with CB's, get a good magnet mount antenna such as a K-40 and have your SWR set at a good CB shop, or buy a SWR meter and set it yourself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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