Radio Shack Magnet-Mount CB Antenna with WX (Weather) Band

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2.3

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Durable (6)
  • Easy setup (6)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Good reception (5)
  • Strong signal (3)
  • Good value (2)
  • Fine-tuning (1)
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Cons

  • Unattractive design (6)
  • Poor reception (5)
  • Flimsy (3)
  • No quality control (1)
  • Noisy (1)
  • Not adjustable (1)
  • Not flexable (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Poor craftsman ship (1)
  • Poor quality materials (1)

Best Uses

  • Portable devices (3)
  • Attic/roof mount (2)
  • Cartruck (1)
  • Dog toy (1)
  • Trash can (1)
 
 
 

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Whip antenna receives the 162MHz WX weather band without compromising CB performance.

Specification Description
Model 21-801
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Perfect for CB/Weatheradio combosReceives the 162MHz WX weather band without compromising CB performanceMagnet-mount antenna
Body Material Multi
Cables Included 16-foot coax cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header Keep an eye on the storm.
Display Catalog Number 21-801
Enclosure Color Black
Included in the Box 16-foot coax cable
Inputs 1 x PL259(CB Antenna)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 21-801
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 Disclaimer Not recommended for use on vinyl roofs.
Product Height 27
Product Type CB
Required to function CB/Weatheradio
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Oct 25, 2009

Radio Shack Magnet-Mount CB Antenna with WX (Weather) Band Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Not too bad of an antenna

"Using this antenna with an older 40 channel and it works fine. Have crystal clear reception with weatherband.Just the other day I hit just about 7 miles(wasnt the clearest but range i think isnt bad). I use this on my pickup and it does look awkward on the roof. Some more streamlining work would be nice...." Read Full Review »

Mar 20, 2009 by Twan

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
An OK antenna with some magnet issues.

"I have owned this antenna for a a few years and have struggled with it the entire time. The first thing that started to happen was the plastic that keeps your paint safe started peeling off. Then the magnet started failing, letting the antenna topple over, necessitating a stop on the side of the highway periodically to put it back up. I would not even say this antenna is worth the money because I replaced with a..." Read Full Review »

Feb 05, 2008 by www.ClayTech.org

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Radio Shack Magnet-Mount CB Antenna with WX (Weather) Band Review

An OK antenna with some magnet issues.

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Flimsy
  • Poor Reception
  • Unattractive Design

    Best Uses

  • Portable Devices
 

"I have owned this antenna for a a few years and have struggled with it the entire time. The first thing that started to happen was the plastic that keeps your paint safe started peeling off. Then the magnet started failing, letting the antenna topple over, necessitating a stop on the side of the hig …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Feb 5 2008
www.ClayTech.org
Jacksonville, FL
I am:
  • Gearhead
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Price: $34.99
 
 

Radio Shack Magnet-Mount CB Antenna with WX (Weather) Band Review

not worth a cent

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • NONE

    Cons

  • No quality control
  • over priced
  • Poor craftsman ship
  • Poor quality materials

    Best Uses

  • Trash can
 

"To start with, you could not get the antenna tight on the mount.The swrs was off the scale. The conductor and shield wires where loose in the mount.I had to take the mount apart and tighten the bolt and wiring.The swrs did came down to 3.Now the mount doesn't have the protect cover on the magnet.The …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Feb 4 2009
blue duck
texas
I am:
  • Enthusiast
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Price: $34.99
 
 

Radio Shack Magnet-Mount CB Antenna with WX (Weather) Band Review

Not too bad of an antenna

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Unattractive Design

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Using this antenna with an older 40 channel and it works fine. Have crystal clear reception with weatherband.Just the other day I hit just about 7 miles(wasnt the clearest but range i think isnt bad). I use this on my pickup and it does look awkward on the roof. Some more streamlining work would be …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 20 2009
Twan
Dushore, PA
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Radio Shack Magnet-Mount CB Antenna with WX (Weather) Band Review

not good

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Not a good antenna. I used this with the RS [$] hanheld and the reception was only marginally better than the rubber ducky that came with the unit. It does whistle loudly at 50MPH and is not flexible and hits the garage door hard due to the inflexibility. RX/TX was less than a handheld GMRS RS mo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 2 2008
average guy
TN
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $34.99
 
 

Radio Shack Magnet-Mount CB Antenna with WX (Weather) Band Review

great antenna but the ...

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good reception
  • Good Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"great antenna but the cover on the bottom that holds the magnet in place comes undone and when you tighten the main part of the antenna don't tighten it all the way because then it will make the connection inside the magnet area will all move around and make it very difficult to unscrew. But all and …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 18 2005
John P
Richmond
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