Product Details
RoadPal™ "Cut-To-Tune" 40-Channel Plus RP Lightweight CB Antenna by FireStik®. Road Pal is the performance leader of low cost replacement CB antennas. Perfect mixture of cost effective materials, quality workmanship and antenna expertise that you expect from Firestik™. If cost is the issue, you don't have to settle for cheap replacements and knock-offs. You still have the option of an affordable Firestik™-built antenna at a price that will save you money and fulfill all of the basic requirements of your CB. Compatible with autos, trucks, vans, motorcycles and ATV's in a single antenna configuration when metallic ground plane is available. Or, they may be used in dual (co-phased) configuration on any vehicle made from any type of material. Like all CB antennas, the "RP" antennas should be fine-tuned (SWR) in their final mounting location.
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
| Channel Qty: 40 Channel Plus |
| Wave Period: 5/8 |
Features
- Low-cost money saver
- Lightweight
- Moderate power handling
- Flexible fiberglass whip
- 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
The loading coil on all "RP" antennas is easily accessable for precise SWR adjustments. All "RP" antennas exceed the requirements of any CB radio, new or old. Aside from the carefully designed 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 "RP" 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. 3/8"-24 threaded base will fit all Firestik and RoadPal mounts and accessories. Each antenna is covered with a static reducing, water-tight sleeve containing UV and pigment stabilizers. For peek performance it is recommended that you use one of Fire-Flex or RoadPal coaxial cables with these antennas. ll "RP" series antennas are factory bench tested for resonant frequency and overall quality.
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.