Can a CB antenna be used for the stereo?
While not very efficient, a combiner can be used.
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I got this one at the Flee Market.
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It does work, but not that well...
Jack
Radio Shack used to carry them, but not sure if they do anymore. I have seen several at Flee Markets, but that is it!!
Jack
I think I've had a bit better luck than Jack. What I found was two devices on the market, one that will let you use a standard Radio Antenna as a CB Antenna, and one that lest you use your existing CB antenna(s) as a radio antenna.
Years ago I had one that let you use your Radio Antenna as a CB antenna, and I had rather poor experience with it, particularly with transmitting.
A few years ago I bought one of these from FireStick...
http://www.firestik.com/Catalog/AR-1A.htm
(Match-MakerTM CB/AM/FM, CB Antenna Splitter )
It like Jacks as you can use your existing CB antenna(s) for your Radio. I have a dual firestick antenna set up on my mirrors and using this setup I have an unnoticeable loss on my CB both receiving and transmitting. On the radio, FM reception is fantastic, I can pick up stations that I can't with my pick me up truck. But AM seems to be a bit weak, but acceptable for me.
I will have to get one and try it Tim.
Jack
if you're just looking for reception just about anything can be used as a stereo antenna, just look at the various antennas at the auto parts store or stereo shop. the issue is when you need to transmit such as for a cb, ham , marine or other type radio. for transmitting purposes the antenna is tuned for optimum output at a given wavelength.