Product Details
Firefly™ Light Weight 5/8 Wave Antenna by FireStik®. The "FL" Series antennas are the performance leader of lightweight top-loaded CB antennas. Each is approximately 40% lighter than the equivalent length Firestik™ II antenna. From the perspective of mount stress, the lighter materials and reduced wind drag of the "FL" antennas reduces stress by more than 60%. A 4' FireFly will easily perform on a mount that is designed for antennas 3' or less. At the top of every "FL" antenna you will find patented tunable-tip. Besides making tuning a snap, the design broadens the antennas bandwidth and increases its power handling capabilities. All "FL" antennas are compatible with autos, trucks, vans, motorcycles and ATV's in a single antenna configuration when metallic ground plane is available.
Notes
- ALL antennas, regardless of style or manufacturer, must be tuned after installation on the vehicle. Transmitting antennas are not "plug-n-play" devices.
Specifications
| Base Thread: Standard 3/8" x 24" |
| Wave length: 5/8 |
Features
- Lightweight
- Easy-tune "bare-hands tunable tip"
- High-performance coil design
- Flexible fiberglass tube
- Meticulously designed to deliver solid performance
- Made using the latest in modern technology and advanced processes
- Will help optimize the operation and style of your vehicle
Or, they may be used in dual (co-phased) configuration on any vehicle made from any type of material. Like all CB antennas, the "FL" antennas should be fine-tuned (SWR) in their final mounting location. If you have ever tuned a non-tunable tip antenna, you will have a real appreciation for the "FL" antennas. In short, tuning is as easy as popping off the tip and turning the adjustment screw up or down as needed.
All "FL" antennas exceed the requirements of any CB radio, new or old. Aside from the hi-performance loading coil that maximizes the transmit/receive functions of your CB, these top-loaded antennas will also receive the NOAA emergency weather alert and national weather broadcasts for radios with those features. All "FL" series antennas are factory bench tested for resonant frequency and overall quality. All "FL" antennas are 100% American made with 100% American materials. To maintain a balance between flexibility and ruggedness, use a custom blended, glass fiber reinforced tube. Each is wound with double insulated copper wire to prevent the oxidation and shorted windings often found on non-Firestik antennas. The tunable tip mechanism is made from rust-proof brass and has a rubber o-ring to hold the adjuster in place after tuning. 3/8"-24 threaded base will fit all Firestik mounts and accessories. Each antenna is covered with a static reducing, water-tight sleeve containing UV and pigment stabilizers. For peek performance recommend that you use one of Fire-Flex or RoadPal coaxial cables with these antennas.
These are ground-plane dependent antennas. They require a metallic counterpoise to perform properly. They are not suited for use on non-metallic (composite) vehicles or those with insufficient metal. They can be used with a transmitter (versus a receiver) these antennas should be tested and tuned across the radios operating frequency. Using an untested, untuned antenna for transmitting can damage the transmitter circuitry. Ground-plane dependent antennas require mounting brackets and antenna stud mounts that are grounded to a chassis ground point. Powder coating, paint and/or anodized surfaces are insulated coatings and must be removed down to the metal surface where ever a grounding point is required.
FireStik® is located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Since its formation in 1962, the company has remained focused on the personal communications market. At various times during its existence, FireStik has manufactured CB radios, test meters, amplifiers, RF filters, and more. In 1975, the company directed all energy into designing a line of high-performance antennas. Now FireStik offers an extensive selection of antennas and accessories for the mobile CB market. The company is especially recognized for its high-performance wire-wound CB antennas that have gained worldwide fame. Aside from specializing in CB antennas and accessories, FireStik's years of antenna know-how can be also found in antennas made for scanners, two and ten meter amateur equipment, and specialty antennas such as those used for geoseismic exploration.