On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 12:24:33 GMT, "Kryptoknight"
wrote:

i know i know. the factory one is a dual band 10" antenna (cb and noaa). i'm
looking for the ~27MHz cb band antenna that is approx 12-18" long. this
would have better gain than what i have now, but obviously not like a 1/4 or
1/2 wave antenna.

any suggestions on through-glass mini "loaded" cb antenna.

Hi OM,

The difference between an infinitesimal antenna and a quarterwave
antenna is only 5%. However, to get the small antenna to resonate
brings far more opportunity for loss. 12-18" long is not likely to
bring you any advantage but carefree dreams unless you can strangle
the loss.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC