Will this fit my handheld CB radio?

It fits radios with an SMA-male antenna port, since the antenna has an SMA-female connector. Radios with BNC or TNC ports need an adapter. Check your radio's connector before ordering.

Does extending it really improve range?

A longer whip generally receives and transmits better than a short stock antenna, and 51.5 inches is a big step up. It is still short of a full quarter-wave at 27MHz, so expect improvement, not a miracle.

Is it tuned for 27MHz CB only?

It is built for 27MHz CB and similar handheld ham use. It will physically fit other SMA radios but will not be tuned for their bands.

Can I use it on a car or truck?

It screws onto a handheld, not a vehicle mount. The long whip is not rigid enough for highway speeds, so it is best used on foot or at a stop.

The telescopic antenna itself. Adapters for BNC or TNC radios are not included and must be bought separately.

Is it worth buying over a fixed-length antenna?

If you want portability and a quick range boost for a handheld, the collapsible design is convenient. For serious range, a properly mounted quarter-wave or longer mobile antenna will outperform it.

Where is the 27MHz CB Radio Antenna, 9" to 51" Telescopic cheapest?

At Walmart, for $17.07, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the 27MHz CB Radio Antenna, 9" to 51" Telescopic

This is a generic telescopic whip antenna tuned for 27MHz CB and handheld ham radios. It collapses to about 9 inches and extends to 51.5 inches, and the longer whip is the point: a full quarter-wave at 27MHz is roughly 100 inches, so even fully extended it is a compromise, but it picks up and radiates far better than the short rubber duck most handhelds ship with. It fits radios with an SMA-male antenna port via its SMA-female connector; BNC and TNC radios need an adapter. It suits handheld CB users who want more range while camping, off-roading or on road trips, and it is a cheap way to test whether a longer antenna helps before buying a dedicated mobile setup.

Best forHandheld CB and 27MHz ham radio owners wanting more rangeCamping, hiking and off-road useRoad-trip and backup radio kitsShoppers testing a longer antenna before a mobile install

Pros

Extends to 51.5 inches for much better reach than a stock rubber duck
Collapses to about 9 inches for pocket or pack carry
Standard SMA-female connector fits many handhelds
Simple screw-on install, no tuning required
Light and inexpensive enough to keep as a spare

Cons

Not a true quarter-wave at 27MHz even fully extended
Long whip is floppy and awkward to hold or mount
Needs an adapter for BNC or TNC radios
Generic build; no published gain or VSWR figures
Thin whip can bend or kink if dropped

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About the 27MHz CB Radio Antenna, 9" to 51" Telescopic

This is a 27MHz telescopic antenna for handheld CB and ham radios. It collapses to 9.2 inches for carrying and extends to 51.5 inches. Extending it is meant to improve reception and transmission for clearer communication outdoors.

It has an SMA-Female connector and fits handheld radios with an SMA-Male antenna port. Some BNC or TNC radio models may need an adapter. It is designed for the TP-900 Pro, RT-950, RT-880, RT-920 and other compatible handheld CB radios.

The antenna is intended for outdoor communication such as camping, hiking, off-roading and road trips. It also works as a backup antenna.

Frequency: 27MHz
Length: 9.2 in collapsed, 51.5 in extended
Type: Telescopic
Connector: SMA-Female
Radio port: SMA-Male antenna port
Compatibility: TP-900 Pro, RT-950, RT-880, RT-920 and other compatible handheld CB radios with SMA-Male ports
Adapter: May be needed for some BNC/TNC radio models
Use: Handheld CB radio, ham radio, walkie talkie

Specifications

color: OtherSource
actual_color: DefaultSource
size: 9.2 - 51.5Source

Questions and answers

Will this fit my handheld CB radio?: It fits radios with an SMA-male antenna port, since the antenna has an SMA-female connector. Radios with BNC or TNC ports need an adapter. Check your radio's connector before ordering.
Does extending it really improve range?: A longer whip generally receives and transmits better than a short stock antenna, and 51.5 inches is a big step up. It is still short of a full quarter-wave at 27MHz, so expect improvement, not a miracle.
Is it tuned for 27MHz CB only?: It is built for 27MHz CB and similar handheld ham use. It will physically fit other SMA radios but will not be tuned for their bands.
Can I use it on a car or truck?: It screws onto a handheld, not a vehicle mount. The long whip is not rigid enough for highway speeds, so it is best used on foot or at a stop.
What is in the box?: The telescopic antenna itself. Adapters for BNC or TNC radios are not included and must be bought separately.
Is it worth buying over a fixed-length antenna?: If you want portability and a quick range boost for a handheld, the collapsible design is convenient. For serious range, a properly mounted quarter-wave or longer mobile antenna will outperform it.
Where is the 27MHz CB Radio Antenna, 9" to 51" Telescopic cheapest?: At Walmart, for $17.07, as of our latest check.