two sets one aerial....

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andy.73
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i am using two cbs in my cab...one am and one fm...i know i can buy a new fancy dual band one but the old ones work fine!!

problem is that i only have one aerial and i have to keep swapping the lead from one set to the other..

is there any product that allows you switch aerials??
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yes im sure you can get some kind of antenna switcher,what sort of cab are you in,lorry or tractor? i also see you post on the OTHER CB forum :lol:
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see the home page on this site and you will find an antenna switch



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thanks folks

i'm in a lorry, and surely i don't post on the OTHER forum....

what were YOU doing there???? :? :?
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make sure the aerial is wide banded also ie check swr on both sets


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do you find many breakers on AM these days Andy? just wondering why you have an AM rig
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if you run stranrare or holy head then you need am or rubber mirrors for when the guys are chasing for the boat







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stampman has it in one!! i only use am on a few roads....notably the A75!!!

it might be illegal but has kept my licence on a few times!!
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