- Is the Firestik II FS-4 worth it over a cheaper whip?
- If you want tool-free tuning and a durable fiberglass whip that handles high power, it is a solid step up from basic steel whips. Budget whips work fine for low-power, short-range use.
- How is it different from the FS-3 or FS-5?
- The FS-4 is the 4-foot version; the FS-3 is shorter with less range and easier clearance, and the FS-5 is taller with more range but more mounting hassle. Pick by how much height your mount can take.
- Does it need a ground plane?
- Yes. It performs best on a metal surface such as a truck cab roof, mirror bracket or trunk lid. Mounting on fiberglass or plastic without a ground plane hurts range and tuning.
- What is in the box?
- You get the antenna and its tunable tip. A mount, coax and SWR meter are sold separately and are needed to install and tune it.
- Can I tune it without tools?
- Yes. The tip turns by hand to adjust SWR, though you still need an SWR meter to know when it is right.
- Will it work with a high-power radio?
- It is rated to 650 watts, which covers most CB radios and many amplifiers. Check your radio's output stays under that rating.
- Where is the Firestik II FS-4 4-Foot CB Antenna cheapest?
- At AnythingTruck.com, for $24.03, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Firestik II FS-4 4-Foot CB Antenna?
- 10 stores we checked sell it, including Zoro, Right Channel Radios, Walcott Radio, AnythingTruck.com, Big Rig World.