Can I get some help?

[RangerSport92]

I noticed this on my truck when I got it. I looked around for a few minutes and found the coax cable connected to this under my dash. I was wondering if there was any type of antenna that I can use with this. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm new to this kinda stuff.

 

[strvger]

check the threads. if they are 3/8x24, that is the standard for most cb type and some ham antennas. if the cable is RG-58 or similar, that will be the answer as well. where on the truck is this? very interesting mount. don't think i've ever seen one like that. maybe home made?

 

[Grey_04]

i'd like to see a pic of more of the area around that mount.. kind of reminds me of those glass mounted cel/cb type of antennas

 

[RangerSport92]

If you need better pics let me know.

 

[Grey_04]

that's one of those glass mount cb antennas that has a very short transmitting range.
I'm not aware that replacement parts are sold for those. i know new at wally-world they were only $20 some bucks to start with,guess you get what you pay for. if you wanted a better antenna I'd get a firestick but that depends on personal taste..

 

[RangerSport92]

that's one of those glass mount cb antennas that has a very short transmitting range.
I'm not aware that replacement parts are sold for those. i know new at wally-world they were only $20 some bucks to start with,guess you get what you pay for. if you wanted a better antenna I'd get a firestick but that depends on personal taste..

I was thinking about getting a new one, I just wanted to see if I could get a cheap replacement antenna for now and just use the wiring thats already there.
Thanks for the help!

 

[Grey_04]

I was thinking about getting a new one, I just wanted to see if I could get a cheap replacement antenna for now and just use the wiring thats already there.
Thanks for the help!

can't get much cheaper than wally-world.. here's the same thing you have now..
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Midland-Window-Mount-CB-Antenna/10966173

 

[RangerSport92]

can't get much cheaper than wally-world.. here's the same thing you have now..
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Midland-Window-Mount-CB-Antenna/10966173

Ill go there and if they have it Ill give it a try. If they don't, I'm just gonna upgrade to something better.

 

[Grey_04]

Ill go there and if they have it Ill give it a try. If they don't, I'm just gonna upgrade to something better.

you can order it right from the website to your door.

 

[RangerSport92]

you can order it right from the website to your door.

I know that, I was just looking up some other options and I think I'm gonna go with this.
http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Base-Load-Medium-Magnet-Antenna/dp/B00005N5X2/?tag=959media-20

 

[02RangerXLT]

Do not stick a heavy antenna on that mount, it isn't made for it... also, those glass mount antennas are known for their crappy range, you would be better off finding a roof mount antenna, specifically something like a Wilson "Lil Wil" or Wilson 1000.

 

[RangerSport92]

Do not stick a heavy antenna on that mount, it isn't made for it... also, those glass mount antennas are known for their crappy range, you would be better off finding a roof mount antenna, specifically something like a Wilson "Lil Wil" or Wilson 1000.

One of my friends convinced me to get a 4ft Firestik. Thanks for the help though.

 

[Smokeybehr]

Looks like a scanner antenna to me. It could be a CB antenna, but you might as well try transmitting with a wet noodle, since glass mounts really stink for transmitting.