Hi guys,
a couple of month ago I started playing with the idea of getting me a whip antenna /w a ball mount for a later CB radio installation. But here in Europe it's quite hard to find those specific antennas. Sure there are meanwhile much more modern solutions on the market but I also wanted to have such an antenna just for the looks.
So after searching the European vendor markets with no satisfying result I contacted my American friend in Idaho. He helped me finding the correct and matching parts in good old America and will now send them over. It’s not a typical whip antenna, but it will definitely fulfill my needs regarding usefulness and looks.
I'm still very impressed by the quantity and variety of parts available for pickup trucks in America. The only problem was always the shipping and its costs to Germany by those suppliers. Those costs were partly two to three times the actual purchase price, if the dealer ever had shipping to Europe/Germany on offer. Unfortunately most of them (actually the majority) did not.
But that’s what American friends are for, aren't they? ::smile::
1 = Stainless steel quick disconnect adapter
2 = Stainless steel heavy duty spring (to reduce swinging)
3 = 2-way carbon fiber antenna, 1.50 m (~4 ft.)
1 = Connection kit for antenna incl. extension adapter
2 = Universal stainless steel jamb mount
3 = 5 1/2 Meter (~18 ft.) coax cable with ring adapter
Together /w spring and quick disconnect the overall length will become 1.80 meter (~5 ft.). Installation will beginn shortly.
a couple of month ago I started playing with the idea of getting me a whip antenna /w a ball mount for a later CB radio installation. But here in Europe it's quite hard to find those specific antennas. Sure there are meanwhile much more modern solutions on the market but I also wanted to have such an antenna just for the looks.
So after searching the European vendor markets with no satisfying result I contacted my American friend in Idaho. He helped me finding the correct and matching parts in good old America and will now send them over. It’s not a typical whip antenna, but it will definitely fulfill my needs regarding usefulness and looks.
I'm still very impressed by the quantity and variety of parts available for pickup trucks in America. The only problem was always the shipping and its costs to Germany by those suppliers. Those costs were partly two to three times the actual purchase price, if the dealer ever had shipping to Europe/Germany on offer. Unfortunately most of them (actually the majority) did not.
But that’s what American friends are for, aren't they? ::smile::
1 = Stainless steel quick disconnect adapter
2 = Stainless steel heavy duty spring (to reduce swinging)
3 = 2-way carbon fiber antenna, 1.50 m (~4 ft.)
1 = Connection kit for antenna incl. extension adapter
2 = Universal stainless steel jamb mount
3 = 5 1/2 Meter (~18 ft.) coax cable with ring adapter
Together /w spring and quick disconnect the overall length will become 1.80 meter (~5 ft.). Installation will beginn shortly.