Need help with CB Radio!

[RC286]

4ft whip? is that a loaded whip similar to a firestik. I am not familiar with Rat Shack antennas from this era. we haven't had em up here in Canada for, er hell maybe a decade or more now.

If so, these antennas need a good ground plane, so make sure your grounding is good.
Mag mounts are hit and miss, most suck for longer distance as they are zero ground plane with heavily loaded drivers. the radiating element on most are less than 3'. The good ones get a "ground plane" by capacitive coupling to the metal chassis of the vehicle. While better that the full LC loaded antennas, they aren't near the same performers as a 5/8 ground plane or a 102" whip with a good ground plane.

 

[mopar18]

Ok, took the CB back and got my money back, walmart didn't give me any trouble luckily. Yeah i don't care to much for radioshack but their the only place in my little town that has CB antennas. Ill make sure I have a good ground plane on my antenna to. Any one on here have any experience with the Cobra 29lx or 29ltd?

 

[SouthernRoller]

Cobra 29's are tried, tested and true.. Just look at the reviews anywhere on the net.....

 

[milkman21218]

Ok, took the CB back and got my money back, walmart didn't give me any trouble luckily. Yeah i don't care to much for radioshack but their the only place in my little town that has CB antennas. Ill make sure I have a good ground plane on my antenna to. Any one on here have any experience with the Cobra 29lx or 29ltd?

Buy online. Much better equipment than RS. And cheaper too! You can find some good deals at yard sales. You can even check Ebay. Some sellers are good to deal with. Get a nice Uniden or Cobra for about what you paid at Walmart.