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kramttocs

CB Antenna -Aftermarket Archer

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Just wanted to show some photos of an alternative to the hard to find factory tri band antenna (for a photo of that see Shaun's post in the eBay section from Oct).

Picked this up on eBay last week and installed it today. It's an Archer combo antenna that Radio Shack sold. I don't know how common they are.

It is specified for cars but the pictures looked close enough to give it a try.

It includes the base and gasket like on our trucks but they aren't slanted so you have to rotate a ring to get it lined up right.

It lined up perfectly after a few attempts and I don't think it looks too far from factory. While we would know it's not, I doubt anyone else would.

Haven't decided if I'll keep it on there or not but just wanted to add some photos in case anyone in the future thinks about installing one.

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Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

ArdWrknTrk

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Used to buy plenty of 'stuff' branded by Ratshack.

Optimus, Archer, Microtona and of course Realistic.
-Who wants to listen to something that's impersonating real sound?-
Or is not a real radio in the first place????

So I suppose there's a balun under the cowl?

My geek side had me making my own antennae back in the day.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

kramttocs

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You make a good point

As for the balun - if I understand what a balun is, then I don't believe so. Just the splitter inside the cab.

I figure the antenna is like most combination items - good at them all but great at none.

ArdWrknTrk wrote

My geek side had me making my own antennae back in the day.

Just the guy I have questions for then...once I figure out how to ask them and what I am wanting to accomplish.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Gary Lewis

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Scott - Would it be ok to add your pics and part #'s to the page at Documentation/Accessories/CB Radio? Or a link to this thread?

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

kramttocs

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You bet! I'll scan the instructions and send you another folder later with it and the photos.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Gary Lewis

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That'll work but, as you know, there's no hurry.

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Gary Lewis

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Scott - Just added your pics to the page at Documentation/Accessories/CB Radio. And I also added the pics from the NOS one that was recently on ebay.

See if I need to make any changes, please. And thanks!

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

kramttocs

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Looks good to me

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Rembrant

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kramttocs wrote

It lined up perfectly after a few attempts and I don't think it looks too far from factory. While we would know it's not, I doubt anyone else would.

No one would ever know the difference except a very small group of Bullnose enthusiasts.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

ArdWrknTrk

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This post was updated on .

A very GROWING group of discerning Bullnose Enthusiasts...

I still think y'all FOG members should have your own subforum.
Maybe we can label it "Hipsters" or something?

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Rembrant

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ArdWrknTrk wrote

A very GROWING group discerning of Bullnose Enthusiasts...

I still think y'all FOG members should have your own subforum.
Maybe we can label it "Hipsters" or something?

Haha, Jim whats the matter, no love for wooden floors and tailgate chains??>..lol.

I'd say all of the regulars on here are on the extreme side of the enthusiast spectrum...lol.

Hello, my name is Cory, and I have a Bullnose problem...

ArdWrknTrk

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No, actually I DO love wood beds. (plank -or- plywood)
Tailgate chains are fine too! 👍

I'm the odd man out (of two here) without any Bullnose trucks.

But 'Lil Red has Bull in her genes and is close to 100% under her akward skin.
Maybe she's a trans truck?
IDK.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

ArdWrknTrk

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BTW Cory,
I really do love the way your front bumper flows into the fender crease in that front 1/4 pic...

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Scott - Thanks.

I think the rest of you are lost in the FOG.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

englandara

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I have a 1980 with the factory installed CB/Radio option but just missing the mast. Did this mast actually work with the CB? Not going to pay 700 buck for eBay NOS, but would de cool to have it working if nothing else for show.

Thanks

1980 Bronco Ranger XLT
460 swap

kramttocs

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Hi Ara!
I'll reply here vs the email

So I can't really say if it works but there's nothing making me think it wouldn't. I only have it hooked up to the stereo for AM/FM and haven't ever tried it with CB, factory or otherwise. The wire and the blue canister for the CB part is tucked between the passenger side duct work and the firewall from the top currently.

I don't know anything technical about CBs but there are several on the forum that do. I figure there will need to be some SNR tuning inside that blue canister but never got that far.

The Archer antennas show up on eBay fairly often and seems like I recall most are sub-$50.

If you pick one up and hook it into the factory CB, I'd be very interested in how well it works.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio