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Midland 1001Z 40-Channel CB Radio
(Electronics) Midland
Release date: 2011-12-11

Three-year limited warranty
40-channel, 4-Watt CB radio is perfect for novices and seasoned CB users
Easily installs in most cars, trucks and RVs
CB/PA switch allows CB to be used as a Public Address System when paired with a PA speaker
RF Gain adjusts reception sensitivity range for clear communication


Price: $49.99

CB Radios Answers

Is there a way to screw a short CB antenna into your stock radio antenna mount?

I have a car.
I dont listen to the radio, I have it connected to my Ipod.
So I was wondering if there was a short (12"-25") cb antenna that could screw into the stock antenna mount.

Can I just take the stock radio antenna out and screw in the CB antenna?


Radio Shack use to sell a combination CB/FM antenna. Check there or EBAY.

CB Radio DIY Antenna


CB base station and antenna put together from a mobile CB, a 102quot; SST whip antenna, and some CB shop / hardware store items. My experiences ...

What is a good cb radio base antenna?

Hello
I am getting a cb radio for my house and I don't have too much experience with this stuff so I want a simple easy to set up (and not too big) Cb base antenna. I would rather not get a big huge one thats a pain to ajust. I would rather get a easy to use antenna that I can take down easily. What would you recomend?


Go check it at any electronic shop.

Falcon 2400 Watt 11 Meter Dipole Cb Radio Base Station Antenna
Falcon Antennas CB Radios

Weather Tight Indoor Outdoor Design
Works With Any CB Radio UK or USA
Use for AM, FM, USB, LSB, Radios.
Newest Version Now 2400 Watts Maximum.

How do i Make My own Omni Directional CB radio antenna? Please include materials needed and procedure.?

Also, if you know a helpful website please post. I am trying to set up this antenna to my Midland 1001Z 40 Channel CB, connecting by coaxial. I invision mounting a 15' (or something around there) omnidirectional antenna on my roof. So i need to know what material, and how much of them i need. Thanks very much


I dont if this will help you or not. I found this website which has helped me greatly.

Any more questions feel free to message me.

Cobra 29 LX 40-Channel CB Radio with Instant Access 10 NOAA Weather Stations and Selectable 4 Color Display
Cobra CB Radios

Price: $149.95 $94.49

Automatically scan all 40 channels, searching for transmissions and stopping when activity is found; or scan 10 specific stored channels
PA Capability--use CB radio as a Public Address System with PA speaker; receive signals can also be monitored through PA
Channel Scanning - automatically scans all 40 channels searching for transmissions and stopping when activity is found.
Enormous Multi-Color display offers information on all radio functions, can be set to one of four colors, and can be dimmed for night driving
Radio Check Diagnostic Provides information on critical CB aspects such as battery voltage, RF power, and antenna condition

can you put a cb radio antenna in the house?

i want a cb radio they realy look fun but i live in a apartment so can i put a cb antenna in the house and i dont really know how to set it up


I don't know if you'll be able to get your SWR's down low enough with a magnetic mount but if you want to try it go ahead.

You could get a Firestik IBA-5 Indoor CB Antenna but as you'll see in the link below it has it's limitations.

http://www.walcottcb.com/firestik-iba5-i ndoor-cb-base-station-antenna-p-359.html

http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs/IBA5-I NFO.htm

You could also get a "No Ground Plane" Balcony mountable antenna:

http://www.copper.com/cart/product_info. php?cPath=32_33&products_id=1440

Or you can get the Dipole like mentioned above:

http://www.palcoelectronics.com/p1001665 .aspx

These options are not going to perform as well as a good antenna mounted on the roof or a pole outside but given your restrictions one of these options should work for you.

CB radio antenna help- do i need an swr meter to use my firestik 500 watt antenna?

Hey i just ordered a 500 watt 5ft firestik antenna for my cobra 19 ultra 3. I talked with someone from cobra and they said it doesnt matter how many watts an antenna is but you need an swr meter to set it up. What if i dont have an swr meter? will it still work?


a legal CB radio puts out 4watts so the general user wont need to worry about the wattage, only those big radio guys with amps and stuff.

but your radio MAY have an SWR meter on it, a lot of galaxys, cobras, unidens, and others have meters built in. each one works a little diffrent, galaxy you can just switch the switch to swr and key up it calibrates it self and your good to go.

to check the swr on any other meter, you need to set some switch to either cal or forward. and you move the calibration knob to the red line on the meter that says "cal." flip the switch down to "ref" and that is your SWR you want an SWR of as close to 1.1 as possible. if its above 1.5 watch it make sure it doesnt climb up, and if its near 2.0 you have problems.... you may damage your radio. i am assuming you have the fiber glass with the cap you take off the top, and turn an Allen key to move a metal bar up and down. to tune it. if its 1.5 or lower you can use these means to tune the antenna nice and low 1.1 or 1.2 if its higher you might have problems with the coax, or a ground problem. if you want more help and more details go to cbradiotalk.com and ask there. or for a much closer personal page, go to www.thecbradio.tk and ask there. or if you can figure out a way to get intouch with me, i can give you little tips and junk....

good luck


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