I've used the glass-mount CB antenna from Radio Shack with limited results.  I
even fine tuned it.  If you need a strong signal, use a gutter mount and run
the wire out the door on top.

Hotch
Philly
86 Vanagon GL

"diverse_imaging@yahoonixthespam" wrote:

> I've used these CB antenna adapters, and have had really poor results.
> Causes a signal drop for your AM/FM, and allows a new source of noise into
> the loop.
>
> My suggestion: get one of the glass-mounted CB antennas (I think JC Witless
> sells 'em too) and use that instead. Easy install, route the cable carefully
> or use a wire loom cover. Makes for a more complete and finished look.
>
> I have a version of this antenna (it's a little more substantial) for a 2
> meter HAM transceiver I have in my 82 Westy. It's not the most ideal
> solution as there is some signal loss from where it goes through the glass,
> but short of drilling in places I don't want to, it's the best alternative.
>
> Drilling through the roof of your Westy is to be avoided at all costs.
> Doesn't make for a good ground plane (read zero), and it'll introduce a
> source of leakage and weakness.
>
> Good luck!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "adam GROVe" <roverini@JUNO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 4:03 PM
> Subject: CB antenna question
>
> > HI all, I'm looking to install a CB in my 91 Westy and wonder if anyone
> > has tried using the adapter that JC Whitney sells to allow you to use
> > your existing antenna as both a CB and regular AM/FM antenna.  I would
> > like to not drill a hole in my roof but I need decent CB range up here in
> > Alaska.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Karyn and Adam
> > Anchorage AK
> > 91 Westy Syncro
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Richard Hotchkiss
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