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Hustler IC-56 Stainless Steel 102 Hustler IC-56 Stainless Steel 102

Hustler IC-56 Stainless Steel 102" (8.5 feet) CB Band Antenna Whip, 27 MHz Frequency, Resists Bending and Kinking, Stainless Steel 17-7ph Whip, Dissipation Ball Tip Reduces Unwanted Static

Hustler IC-56 Stainless Steel 102 Hustler IC-56 Stainless Steel 102
$ 73.90

Score By Feature

Based on 553 ratings
Packaging
9.59
Giftable
9.18
Satisfaction
9.02
Delivery
9.20

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Product Description

The 27 MHz frequencies of the stainless steel 17-7 ph whips equate to 27 Mbps
It may appear large but it is eight feet long 5-feet) Long. Retains shape when bent and kinked
Unwanted static is reduced due to the dissipation ball tip
Stainless steel base welded to 3/8" by 24 threads, ideal for off-road terrain
The material is rigid enough to bend 180 degrees and spring back to its original shape

Questions & Answers

Tune this antenna according to the manufacturer's instructions?

The following is the translation. Finding a suitable parking spot is the first thing you need to do. It is best if your antenna is at least 10 to 15 meters from any obstruction, such as trees or buildings. So that you get an accurate reading, ensure that you are inside the vehicle as well. . * *2. After hooking an SWR meter, proceed to the next step. Connect the coaxial cable to the back of the radio and disconnect it first. It is the end of the cable going to the antenna that should be connected to the SWR meter in the connector marked as "antenna" or "ANT". Connect your radio and the SWR meter using the XMIT or "transmitter" connection on your radio. You may need a jumper lead to do this. **For some reasons*3/ that you've moved on to the next procedure, you can measure SWR on two As you progress through this process, keep the microphone at the same distance from the meter for each test. *br>4. The switch on the SWR meter should be set to "FWD.". I wrote "*br>5". Channel 1 should be on the radio. 5. See 6. You must key the microphone (hold it down for a few seconds). The seventh point. You must turn the knob on the SWR meter labeled "SET" or "ADJUST" until the needle at the end of the range reaches the setting position. This is 8. Then, turn the switch on the SWR meter to the "REF" or "SWR" position while still adjusting the microphone. The
9. As soon as your SWR meter gives you a reading, you should release the transmit key and record it. *This is 10. Channel 40 will now be added in the same manner. You must follow steps 4 through 9 to successfully complete the project. It is your objective to make these two readings as close as possible, so that you can tune your antenna. The 1 is getting closer and closer. The broadcast signal must have a ratio of 1 or less to be acceptable. To adjust the length of your antenna, you need to keep two things in mind If SWR on channel 40 is greater than SWR on channel 1, it means you have too long an antenna. In other words, if the SWR on channel 1 is higher than that on channel 40, it implies that your antenna is too short. *br>I Lieutenant Colonel *br. The Tynan Public Safety Training Academy -- Virginia First

How long will this antenna work at its maximum range?

It only took me 25 Watts on 28 to reach the Canary Islands from the southern province of Quebec in Canada. There are 375 megacycles in a USB cable. With 20 Watts on 27 was able to reach the Ivory Coast of Africa from Northern Indiana, USA. Four hundred and five megacycles LSB (CB channel 40 LSB) *br> *br>The band conditions can vary a lot. When I pump with 28 Watts, I can sometimes reach 200 Watts. Only 130 kilometers away from 400 megacycles of USB will bring you contacts. It is possible for me to run 12 Watts on 27 Watts. Using the CB channel 38 (ML channel 38 LSB), I find myself on 385 megacycles LSB and speaking to someone in central Mexico. At one point I thought I was speaking local on CB channel 21 AM while I was operating four Watts. In fact, the operator was based in Canada, in Prince Edward Island. It had a nearly limitless range, making it perfect for long-range use. Band conditions may only allow temporary local contacts, and you'll have to run at the highest power sometimes to overcome this problem. There are also times when you can operate at very low power and find that the band is open to a long distance and you don't have to run any extra power. It is quite amazing to listen to 12 meter, 11 meter CB, and 10 meter bands but they are not very predictable either. Keep an eye on solar flux indexes and solar storms to find out what your range is. On the three bands mentioned above, a high solar flux index means great propagation. I find a lot of noise on the band when there aren't any solar storms or low solar flux. It can be very difficult to make local contacts when there are no solar storms or low solar flux. Whether you are a citizen's bander, an amateur radio operator or both, enjoy your radio hobby.

Do you know where this whip will be shipped ?

Florida is where we ship from

Selected User Reviews For Hustler IC-56 Stainless Steel 102" (8.5 feet) CB Band Antenna Whip, 27 MHz Frequency, Resists Bending and Kinking, Stainless Steel 17-7ph Whip, Dissipation Ball Tip Reduces Unwanted Static

I was pleasantly surprised by the service, the SWR was great, and the quality was very good
5/5

This is definitely worth checking out! My impression in the moment I picked it up was that it was of higher quality than I had expected. I measured the SWR across the spectrum and it was excellent across all bands (close to 1). I love the finish and it's stiff enough to stand upright while driving, yet flexible enough that I can bend it over by hand and strap it to my roof without any issues. For those who have a CB, I would 100% recommend this antenna. As far as I'm concerned, I couldn't be happier with my decision. The antenna looks amazing, works flawlessly, and far exceeded my expectations. Here's the latest I now have driven all over town and smashed plenty of trees at 40+ MPH, and I'm pleased to say that this thing is damn tough. As of yet, there is no marking on the antenna. It was nice to get a crystal clear "it's working" reply on my first try, along with some skip chatter over SSB the other evening (which is way beyond the range of my CB, but it was still fun to listen to people from other states).

Angela Kelley
Angela Kelley
| Dec 01, 2020
The wheels seem durable, but they cannot be adjusted
3/5

I intended to use this for 10m with CB. If you purchase this for CB, then it will likely work fine. You will have to shorten the antenna if you will be using it on a higher frequency. You can adjust some antenna lengths at the stud where they are mounted. The bottom end of the ball can be left on the top when the cut is made from the bottom end. It is not possible to work this antenna like that. It will be necessary to cut off the top of the ball if you need to shorten the antenna. Although it is a feasible fix on higher frequencies, it is not the most desirable solution. CB's answer to this question is I might search around a little bit more for the 10m band.

Scarlett Dyer
Scarlett Dyer
| Dec 08, 2020
The range of my is so expansive and amazing that I get better range from it
5/5

and I drive a giant radio controlled car now that I bought this mad antenna for my 2007 Jeep Wrangler. There is no better CB out there and I actually get more range than before with it. You must buy a heavy duty spring in order for it to swing properly, because the lightweight spring I had at the beginning caused it to jump around. There were so many sags in the transmission that I almost hit cars coming from the other lane. I am frequently smashing this thing through drive thrus as well, I am always smashing the roof of McDonald's.

Violette FitzGerald
Violette FitzGerald
| Feb 20, 2021
I am satisfied
5/5

I am satisfied. In my rush to kill trees, I hit every one in my path. The antenna takes it like it's a champ, no bending at all, excellent recognition, and transmits clear audio. All I can say is that I hit everything in my path. It is not even the slightest slowdown on my part.

Maddison Morales
Maddison Morales
| Feb 08, 2021
I like this
5/5

It's straight and nice. It has not been a chance for me to hook my CB up, but I will rate the antenna five stars regardless. In fact, it arrived quickly and came in a box of PVC with plugs on either end. The antenna is perfectly straight after I pulled it out.

Kiana FIELD
Kiana FIELD
| Aug 25, 2020
There is a lot of wear on the threads
3/5

I don't think the packaging is very good. As it arrived, the threads were a little messed up. The machining is poor. I received it in a slow cardboard box that was obviously stepped on, so there is a bend of about 30 degrees about 2/3 of the way up the box. An alternative would be to ship it in a rigid cardboard tube. It is likely to be mailed back to me. I wouldn't recommend spending the money on this.

Jorge Gentry
Jorge Gentry
| Mar 07, 2021
This is a good purchase
5/5

Most of the time, I use it for looks but I do intend to wire it up to a CB I really like the way it looks! The quality is very high and the material is sturdy.

Azalea Chambers
Azalea Chambers
| Aug 18, 2020
Offroad is no problem with this product
5/5

I'm very pleased with the quality of the cv whip that came with my Jeep Rubicon 2003. On two occasions, I have broken fiberglass whips while offroading. With the extra PVC that was shipped in, I used it to run cables under my motorhome since it was the perfect length to clip the tip forward. I am once again amazed by your excellent customer service, delivery, and quality.

Gianni Roy
Gianni Roy
| May 12, 2021

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