Best CB antennas with weather band

Top pick: the 1198 CB/Weather-Band glass-mount antenna. It's the one here built for weather-band reception, with a glass-mount base and RG58/U coax ending in a standard PL-259 — a tidy, no-drill setup for a car or truck cab.

Who the others suit:

• Tram CB/Weather-Band glass-mount — the same weather-band idea if you prefer a different brand or a spare.
• Cobra 42" magnet mount — the classic all-rounder: strong ratings, long whip, sticks on the roof and comes off when you park.
• Wilson 1000 magnet mount — the step up for range and power handling; heavier and taller, best for a truck.
• Wilson Little Wil — a shorter, smaller-magnet version of the Wilson for tight garages and low clearances.
• Metra / Scosche / Eightwood budget mounts — fine for a second vehicle or a handheld scanner.

One caveat: weather-band reception depends on your CB radio having those channels; the antenna just needs to cover the band, so check the radio's spec before buying.