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f5fstop
05-01-2007, 05:41 PM
Finally received my antennas for the final stage of the CB install; however, after the install and a drive around for a day, I have noticed the wind noise is very loud; with or without the springs. I?m using two 3? Firestik (Firefly) antennas with HD stainless springs. It?s a dual-phase system, one mounted at the rear of each roof rail. (SWR is around 1.2, and the setup appears to be a strong one, but the wind noise may drive me to drinking.)
Wondering if a thinner, smoother type (possibly a whip) antenna would create less wind noise? Anyone have any experience with this subject? (My Jeep had a 4? Firestick, mounted to the rear tire carrier, and I never experienced this type of wind noise.)

Communicating with Walcott, they suggest that a Hustler FG27S, which is 1/8" wide 48" tall stainless steel and extends out to little more than 1/4" in the middle where the load coil is located MAY solve the problem. They cannot say for sure. (I might purchase one antenna and drive around and listen.)

Anyone ever have a problem like this, and if so, did you fix it or just learn to live with the noise?
HummBebe
05-01-2007, 05:51 PM
Turn up your stereo and.....

http://www.warpbreach.com/downloads/suz_1024x768.jpg
Steve - SanJose
05-01-2007, 05:54 PM
I remember back in the early 90's my cell phone antenna on rear window made noise at speed, and it was the type with a spring at the bottom. Putting shrink tube plastic around the spring section stopped the noise. Don't know if that will help with your application.
f5fstop
05-01-2007, 06:06 PM
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/f5fstop/CBCloseup.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/f5fstop/CBDualMounts.jpg
f5fstop
05-01-2007, 06:10 PM
Turn up your stereo and.....

http://www.warpbreach.com/downloads/suz_1024x768.jpg


She is HOT

Check your PMs:p
fourfourto
05-01-2007, 06:29 PM
F5 looks like you could contact space with those antennas:cool:


Rum with a Hon :clapping:
Steve - SanJose
05-01-2007, 07:23 PM
That's hot.
evldave
05-01-2007, 08:00 PM
I don't have any suggestions, but is it me or is the passenger side antenna angled outward just a little bit??

Might just be the picture, it's nice setup either way (even with the rabbit ear look )
westhillsat
05-01-2007, 08:12 PM
I just have one Firestik on top of my roof rack with the regular spring.
I haven't had any noise, all is good.


Very nice picture Bebe :beerchug:
usetosellhummer
05-01-2007, 08:13 PM
the air channeling down must be tough? no experience here but I had a H1 customer go off the bumper with big whips he did cb, short wave and outterspace from his rig.
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KB7TCV
05-01-2007, 08:32 PM
Have not experienced the wind noise issue. I have a single antenna mounted dead center at the rear of the truck and have not had any problems. The antenna is a diamond antenna used for 2m/440 ham and stands just over 5' tall and around 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch around. It is mounted with a larsen L Bracket Screwed into the rear of the truck bracket stands about 3 inches above the top of the truck.

KB7TCV
Northeasten Utah
HummBebe
05-01-2007, 08:56 PM
I just have one Firestik on top of my roof rack with the regular spring.
I haven't had any noise, all is good.


Very nice picture Bebe :beerchug:

gotta take care of my guys ;)
Idaho-Hummer
05-02-2007, 12:58 AM
I have a Wilson 1000 on my hummer its a magnet mount and I don't have any noise. At actually has a small amount of db gain. At the time it was the only one on the market with the db gain, might be different now. Its stainless steel with a 3-4 inch base. The load and ant. can be unscrewed if need be and can handle up to 500 watts if you get a linear (amp) for your CB.
Sewie
05-02-2007, 04:46 AM
I have a 2' firestik mounted right above the DS window. I get a lot of wind noise, to the point that if I'm not using it, I'll either fold down or remove the antenna when not on the trail. Or crank up the tunes. :D
f5fstop
05-02-2007, 10:39 AM
Thanks guys and gals. I'm going to order a Hustler whip today and see if that cures the problem. If so, I'll order another one, if not ????
Crash ?
05-02-2007, 11:55 AM
Yeah I've got the Sewie CB Setup over the drivers side door on mine as well, but with a 4ft Firestik Firefly.. Supposed to be quiter than the other Firesticks.. That SOB still sings like a set of 40" Swampers.. I keep it folded down all the time as well... It's about to get ditched for a 102" Steel whip on the rear bumper..
The Green Lantern
05-02-2007, 05:43 PM
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/f5fstop/CBCloseup.jpg



Nice install, where can I get one of those spring thingy? :beerchug:
stagger_lee
05-02-2007, 07:19 PM
Turn up your stereo and.....

http://www.warpbreach.com/downloads/suz_1024x768.jpg

and what, drink and drive? good advice Bebes. ;) :beerchug:
f5fstop
05-02-2007, 07:41 PM
Nice install, where can I get one of those spring thingy? :beerchug:

Email or PM me your address and I'll send you one. I have a new one in a box that I forgot about when I ordered the two new ones for the H3. Just ran across it last week. Also, might not need either of the two I currently have with the new whip antenna I'm going to try.
The Green Lantern
05-02-2007, 08:37 PM
Email or PM me your address and I'll send you one. I have a new one in a box that I forgot about when I ordered the two new ones for the H3. Just ran across it last week. Also, might not need either of the two I currently have with the new whip antenna I'm going to try.

Pm sent.....

Ringraziamenti. :beerchug: