{"id":12918,"date":"2022-02-18T12:40:53","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T12:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=12918"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:55:31","slug":"twin-fixed-cb-aerials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=12918","title":{"rendered":"Twin fixed CB aerials & connection points."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our reasoning and expectations behind this.<\/strong>
As we have two handheld portable CB units<\/a>, it seemed a good idea to be able to connect them both to external aerials if they are being used in the van; hopefully, they will not interfere with each other. We are also considering the idea of adding a high-level aerial at the top of the flagpole and lightning arrestors for all the aerials.<\/p>\n

Twin-fixed CB aerials.<\/strong>
Twin CB aerial connection points & power supply.
Lightning arrestors. (under urgent consideration).<\/span>
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Twin fixed aerials.
(one-fitted connected through the gap at the top of the door, the second still needs fitting).<\/span>\"\"
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Twin CB aerial connection points & power supply,<\/em> <\/strong>(see dashboard).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/em>Artist’s impression may change, (sorry poor picture will be replaced ASAP). <\/span><\/strong>
The top left & right, 12v power supply.
The top center connection is for the external speaker mic.
The bottom left & right, coax cable aerial connections.
The bottom central nob is the CB aerial input selector (both to left – both to right – or split).<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\"\"<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

More info and photos and a full write-up to follow soon.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In-use reviews.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Our conclusions.<\/h6>\n

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Pros.
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Cons.<\/strong>
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Other related or affected items.<\/strong>
    Handheld CB radios.<\/a><\/em>
    Interchangeable CB aerials.<\/em>
    CB aerial connection in the back of the van.<\/em>
    Recessed waterproof access points for CB aerial cables, in the roof. (see bodywork<\/a>).<\/span>
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  Our reasoning and expectations behind this.As we have two handheld portable CB units, it seemed a good idea to be able to connect them both to external aerials if they are being used in the van; hopefully, they will not interfere with each other. We are also considering the idea of adding a high-level … <\/p>\n

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