How does an antenna size affect my CB radio?
• If you put 4 watts into a four-foot antenna, you will get the same power out of that antenna as if you were putting 2 watts into a 102-inch whip. • If you put 4 watts into a 3-foot antenna you will get the same power out as if you were putting about 1.5 watts into a 102-inch whip. • If you put 4 watts into a 7.5 inch antenna on a hand held CB, it would put out as much power as a third of a watt into a 102-whip. • If you put 4 watts into a 102-inch whip antenna, it is the same output as if you put 11 watts into a 3-foot whip. • If you put 4 watts into a 102-inch whip antenna,, it is the same as if you put 14 watts into a 28-inch antenna. • If you put 4 watts into a 102-inch whip antenna, it is the same as if you put 54 watts into a 7.5 inch antenna. Types of Mounting: magnetic mount rain gutter mount mirror clamp mount permanent body mount may be mounted on a bracket attached to a frame or body part or it may be attached through a hole drilled in the roof or other body part through-th
