Distance of reception

Oh yeah. The best radio to get reach that distance with no problem would be a 10 meter, such as a General Lee, Connex, Stryker, or Galaxy with a 2 digit model number. Those, with a good antenna set up properly, will reach out 10 miles real clear and up to 14 - 15 miles with some reception loss.

Regular cb radios, such as Cobra, Galaxy 3 digit model numbers, Uniden, etc will have a decent reception, but generally when used barefoot, will only transmit and recieve about 6 miles real clear and up to 9 or 10 miles with a decent amount of signal loss.

Now, you do not have to have a big, expensive antenna to get the distance you want, you can do it with just a cheaper fiberglass stick antenna like a Francis 4 1/2 foot. After I installed a Francis antenna and a General Lee on a tuck outfited the other day, I was able to talk to a man apx 14 miles from my location.

The main thing to look for when installing the antenna is that you have a good coax (braided center conducto and 95% braided sheilding), and that the antenna is not grounded out, just the bracket (this is what makes your ground plane). Make sure the nylon spacer (looks like a plastic washer with a lip on it) is place on top of the antenna mount, with the lip facing down through the hole. You can use a magnet mount antenna, but you will have much much better luck with a hard mounted antenna.

If you have more questions, or if you need me to send a picture showing the placement of the antenna and bracket parts, dont hesitate to email me. [email protected]

Dean Pitts
Rollin CBs