Radio Shack 2-Foot Base-Loaded Fiberglass Truckers' CB Antenna

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★★★★☆
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  • Durable (4)
  • Easy setup (4)
  • Strong signal (3)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Fine-tuning (1)
  • Good reception (1)
  • Good value (1)
  • Great color (1)
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Cons

  • Unattractive design (2)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Poor reception / weak antenna (1)

Best Uses

  • On a vehicle (1)
  • On my truck (1)
  • On the tractor (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Vehicle (1)
 
 
 

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Pre-tuned for maximum efficiency, this 24" fiberglass whip antenna is base-loaded for higher power-handling.

Specification Description
Model 21-979
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits 24" fiberglass whip CB antenna with 10-foot cablePre-tuned for maximum efficiency; base-loaded for higher power-handling capability
Body Material Multi
Cables Included 10 Foot cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header Short and sweeeeeeet.
Display Catalog Number 21-979
Enclosure Color Black
Included in the Box 24" whip (not adjustable)Mounting hardware10-foot cable
Inputs 1 x PL259(CB Antenna)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 21-979
Offer Disclaimer (Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x PL259(CB Antenna)
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 24
Product Type CB
Recommended Use Truckers' CB Antenna
Required to function CB radio
Supported Languages English

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Radio Shack 2-Foot Base-Loaded Fiberglass Truckers' CB Antenna Review

Great Buy!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Vehicle
 

"I have had this antenna on my truck for the past two years and haven't had any problems out of it yet. I have it mounted on the side of my tool box right behind the cab of my truck and I have been told that it puts out loud and clear. I would not think twice about purchasing another for any other ve …"  Read Full Review »

Mounted on my tool box.

Mounted on my tool box.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 31 2008
JohnDeereMan
Middle Tennessee
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Radio Shack 2-Foot Base-Loaded Fiberglass Truckers' CB Antenna Review

not too shabby

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great color

    Cons

  • Poor Reception
  • Unattractive Design

    Best Uses

  • On a vehicle
  • On the tractor
  • Out side
 

"i bought this 1 week ago. i used it with my new base station, it is alright. put it in the truck, and its tuning is far too high. i used a antenna tuner, and still swr is greater than 3:1. i set up a diff antenna to the same radio, and i got a swr of 1:3. so its not the radio at fault, it is the poo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 29 2007
Smokey The Bandit
orland, ca
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Radio Shack 2-Foot Base-Loaded Fiberglass Truckers' CB Antenna Review

not that great

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Flimsy

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"not sure why this product wont stay togeher I this it was a poor design. It is held by a mount to the truck but you have to screw the two ends together to hold it to the mount and it keeps coming off. I lost some of the parts due to this and I now need a new antenna. I remember when it worked people …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 7 2009
chris NWUE
Everett,wa
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Radio Shack 2-Foot Base-Loaded Fiberglass Truckers' CB Antenna Review

great antenna

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This is listed as a base loaded antenna, however the one I have is top loaded and works great for a short antenna. I didn't use the coax and mounting kit provided. Instead I used a Firestik mini-kit with an ajustable channel mount and 18' coax (model MK-274R). On a SWR meter it shows 1.5:1. For a pr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 20 2009
cruzer13
New Jersey
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Radio Shack 2-Foot Base-Loaded Fiberglass Truckers' CB Antenna Review

small but great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fine-Tuning
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Unattractive Design

    Best Uses

  • On my Truck
 

"I got this radio for my big rig about a year ago. I thought it would not pick up much but I was wrong. I only have one of these on my truck and I pick up 10 miles plus. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 24 2007
Marlin
Dallas, Texas
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