In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
Whether you have an attic set-up or you use one on the road, your CB radios experience can be drastically improved when you use the best CB antennas. CB (citizens band radio) antennas come in a lot of shapes and sizes so it can be hard to figure out which is the best. That’s why we researched some of the best-selling products to put together this list of reviews. Let’s take a look at some of the key features you should know about.
Magnet Mount: This is pretty self-explanatory. Some of these mount using a simple magnet that’s attached to the bottom of the antenna. There are a few on our list that require a different kind of mount.
Power: These range in watts from 50 to 20,000 watts. That’s quite a range! We should point out that there are legal limits for wattage and they’re actually quite low: 4 to 5 watts. So not much power at all.
Material: Our top picks are made of a few different materials. Most of them are stainless steel but you’ll find some made of aluminum, fiberglass, and thermoplastic material. All of them are lightweight and they’re all really durable.
Height: Height ranges from 17 to 63 inches. The biggest thing to keep in mind if you’re going to put this on your car is where you park. A 5 feet tall antenna won’t easily fit in a garage or parking lot.
Frequency: This determines how many channels your CB will be able to get. Generally, you’ll find different people on different channels. If you want a lot of variety, choose one with a wide frequency range.
Warranty: These products all come with a warranty and they range from 1 to 5 years. There’s even one that has a lifetime warranty! Make sure you know what your warranty covers and, more importantly, what it doesn’t.
Now that you have a better idea of what to look for, let’s move along in our CB antenna buying guide into our product reviews. If you’re in a hurry, the best place to start is with our top and budget items. They’re the first 2 on the list so they’re really easy to find. Read about all of our picks if you can, we really have a nice variety here. What is the best CB antenna? Let’s find out.
Kimberly Graf
Expert Researcher and Writer
Kimberly Graf is a researcher and writer for GeekWrapped.com. She covers kitchen, cooking, and home products.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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