Nope no interference between them, the rollbar would affect the antennas more. My CB antenna is on the driver's side, the 2m is on the passenger-side.
View attachment 16229
View attachment 16228
No problem, no issues.Can you run the CB and Ham coax cables next to each other or would that create issues?
No problem, no issues.
Not at all, aluminum is an excellent conductor. Just make sure to remove any paint or anodizing from where the antenna mount needs a bare metal connection. If you need help with that part I can post an illustration that explains it tomorrow.Thanks. Will mounting the antenna(s) to an aluminum tire carrier present issues?
Thanks Jerry. Just need to find antennas similar in appearance now (simply for aesthetic reasons). I have a 2’ Firestik for my CB. I’m not opposed to changing that but would like to keep both antennas about that length.
Dual band (70cm/2m)?
You'll have to forgive my ignorance as I'm a complete noob when it comes to Hams. What I'm looking for is an appropriate CB antenna and an appropriate Ham antenna, but having both of them somewhat similar in appearance and size simply so it's visually balanced.
Do you have your ham license yet? What radio do you have for which you need a ham antenna? For which ham bands do you need an antenna (i.e., 70 centimeter, 2 meter, etc.)?
You may be putting the cart before the horse.
However, to answer your question in general, there are 2m antennas and 70cm/2m dual band antennas that come with black finishes. Length will depend upon the frequency range of the antenna and also whether it is a single band or dual band antenna or whether the antenna is 1/4 wave, 1/2 wave or 5/8 wave.
When the time comes you will be able to find a ham antenna 2' or shorter to complement the look of your black Firestik 2' fiberglass antenna. (Or a 2m or dual band antenna similar in length to a 4' CB antenna.) However, it is highly unlikely that you can match your CB and ham antennas. (My inclination is to say 'impossible' but as @mrblaine says, one doesn't know what one doesn't know.)
. . . The antenna wouldn't have to match, i'd just prefer it to be similar in size is all so that it's not too obvious of a difference from side to side.
That you will be able to do.
You really do have the cart before the horse. You aren't ready to zero in on specific ham antennas. You should focus on becoming a ham and then on which will be your first ham radio. Antennas and antenna mounts come right after that.
Hi BillI am partial to Larsen. And since I know that you will resume shopping for antennas just as soon as you finish reading this post [], here are some antennas that I own:
Larsen NMO 2/70B (34.5"black, 2m/70cm dual band)
Larsen NMO 2/70SH (19" stainless steel with spring, 2m/70cm dual band)
The ham antennas I currently use for my jeep, which has a Kenwood TM281A 2m radio:
Larsen NMO WB150BCO with W490B black whip (49", from mfr. 18" when cut to tune, 2m only, wide band 1/2 wave)
Larsen NMO 150B (51" black whip from mfr., 38.5" when cut to tune, 2m only, 5/8 wave)
In addition, I have an MFJ 1724B 19" mag mount dual band antenna that I bought years ago when I first obtained my ham license because the local Ham store was out of the antenna I wanted. It was supposed to be a temporary solution but it stayed stuck to the jerry can rack on my CJ-7 for many years and now resides in my "survival backpack" together with a Baofeng handheld dual band radio.
99% are in the CB band, all 40 CB channels are used. Those using VHF are in the 140-150 MHz band area. Keep in mind you need a ham license if you're in the 145 MHz ham band or a FCC business license if you're in the 150 MHz band just above the 2m ham band.Are there specific frequencies for VHF/UHF or channels for CB that are characteristically used by off-Roaders?