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Werewolfx · 03-09-2008, 06:37 PM

Depending on what ham band you use, you can reverse a good antenna switch and use it between the CB and ham..If you're only running on 10 meters, a good predator 10k or wilson 5000 will work for both rigs, especially if you have a tuner for the ham. Either way, go with a wilson 5000 roof mount or a predator 10k (probably 12" shaft) with a puck mount on the roof for the CB...I'd lean toward the wilson for clearance, but the predator is a better performer if placed properly. Make sure to ground your doors and "hood" with flat braided ground straps for proper groundplane. If you intend to run on somthing other than 10 meters, I'd run an antenna for each radio. Also, have you considered a multi-band radio? A yaesu 857d can be converted to run on the 11 meter CB band as well..to be technical, it isn't legal as the power output is higher, but unless you're causing trouble, you've got a better chance of being struck by lightning in your own home than being harassed by the FCC for running an "illegal" radio. The 857d runs on 160-6 meter, as well as the 144 and 430 mhz bands from the factory, and uses 2 antennas..I forget what the addition for 11 meters entails, but I know it can be done pretty easily. Coupled with the yaesu fc-30 or fc-40 antenna tuner, that covers a good chunk of the ham bands pretty well..
And the golden rule for cb/ham radio: if you wanna be heard, drill a hole. Stay as far away from glass mount antennas as possible, and avoid mag mounts if you can (for the cb and ham rigs).

For the FM radio, go with one of the universal rubber antennas from an autoparts store, those work pretty well...assuming you dont have a factory antenna.

PS. Is your roof metal? If not, thats going to complicate your antenna setup and will demand some pretty hefty side-body mounts and fender mounts.

03-09-2008, 06:37 PM	#8
Werewolfx Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14 My Photos: ()	Depending on what ham band you use, you can reverse a good antenna switch and use it between the CB and ham..If you're only running on 10 meters, a good predator 10k or wilson 5000 will work for both rigs, especially if you have a tuner for the ham. Either way, go with a wilson 5000 roof mount or a predator 10k (probably 12" shaft) with a puck mount on the roof for the CB...I'd lean toward the wilson for clearance, but the predator is a better performer if placed properly. Make sure to ground your doors and "hood" with flat braided ground straps for proper groundplane. If you intend to run on somthing other than 10 meters, I'd run an antenna for each radio. Also, have you considered a multi-band radio? A yaesu 857d can be converted to run on the 11 meter CB band as well..to be technical, it isn't legal as the power output is higher, but unless you're causing trouble, you've got a better chance of being struck by lightning in your own home than being harassed by the FCC for running an "illegal" radio. The 857d runs on 160-6 meter, as well as the 144 and 430 mhz bands from the factory, and uses 2 antennas..I forget what the addition for 11 meters entails, but I know it can be done pretty easily. Coupled with the yaesu fc-30 or fc-40 antenna tuner, that covers a good chunk of the ham bands pretty well.. And the golden rule for cb/ham radio: if you wanna be heard, drill a hole. Stay as far away from glass mount antennas as possible, and avoid mag mounts if you can (for the cb and ham rigs). For the FM radio, go with one of the universal rubber antennas from an autoparts store, those work pretty well...assuming you dont have a factory antenna. PS. Is your roof metal? If not, thats going to complicate your antenna setup and will demand some pretty hefty side-body mounts and fender mounts. Last edited by Werewolfx : 03-09-2008 at 06:40 PM.