CB Radio Antenna Help

I have a cb radio and I am looking for a not super expensive antenna. my budget is lower than probably $50 a base that I can add a longer antenna later on. Anyone have any advice?

 

Stop by a truck stop and see what works for your budget. Flying J / Pilot or Loves usually have the same selection.

Wilson makes a good magnet mount.

I prefer firestik personally because of how it tunes.

 

Keep in mind, you need a SWR meter to tune it to your radio. Some radios have this feature internally but they cost more.

Having a good working - tuned antenna is more important than a decent radio.

 

I use a Wilson "Lil Will" magnetic mount - easily removed when not in use (which is most of the time for me) - great high speed performance (won't blow off at high speeds) - great tunability (low SWR) - but on TW, not as cool as hard mounted fiber glass.

 

Thanks guys and how do I find out my lug pattern to get me rims to match and fit Tacoma.

 

lug patter is 6 on 5.5

 

Thanks