Our Resource Page contains links to information intended to help you understand, select, install and troubleshoot radio products. Much of this information is made available by Firestik, Wilson and Cobra and we knowingly acknowledge their original authorship and copyright of this material. You can access more CB information by visiting the Full Firestik Library, Wilson's Technical Index and Cobra's FAQ Page.

Right Channel Radios - Articles & Resources

• Choosing the Best CB Radio - Includes a discussion of how to select a radio, a description of common CB radio features and features useful for certain vehicles.


• Choosing the Best CB Antenna - A helpful guide for selecting the right CB antenna. Discusses mounting considerations, various antenna types and no-ground plane (NGP) antennas.


• New Installation Checklist - Make sure you've got everything you need with our convenient checklist of all required components for a mobile CB installation.


• CB Antenna Tuning and SWR Explained - An explanation of SWR, antenna tuning, and why it's important.


• CB Antenna Tuning Guide - Step-by-Step instructions on how to correctly tune your CB antenna.


• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - A collection of questions commonly asked by those new to CB radios and antennas. Covers equipment selection, general concepts, installation and troubleshooting.


• RCR CB Radios Blog - The official blog of Right Channel Radios, The CB Radios Channel. Includes posts on a wide range of CB related news and equipment topics.

Selection - CB Radio & Antennas

• Choosing a Radio (Firestik) - A brief summary of the features and factors to consider when picking out a radio.
• Choosing a Radio and Antenna (Cobra) - Factors and features to consider when choosing a radio and antenna.
• Choosing an Antenna (Firestik) - Factors to consider when choosing an antenna provided by the world's most popular CB antenna manufacturer.
• Choosing a Mounting Method - Which way is right for you? This article will help you weigh the options.
• Coax Overview - Coax is a crucial component of your CB system so it's important to understand.

Installation and Troubleshooting - CB Radios & Antenna

• Pre-Installation Read - Important things to know and understand BEFORE starting the installation process.
• Adjusting SWR - Correctly adjusting your antenna is crucial to your radio's performance. This is a great tutorial on how to tune your antenna and achieve low SWR.
• No Ground Plane Antennas - Installing a no ground plane antenna on your vehicle or boat? Make sure to read this article first to understand how to do it properly.
• Installation and SWR Testing (Cobra) - The latter part of this article contains a good general installation overview.
• Bumper Mount Installation - Performing a bumper mount installation? Make sure to read this article first.
• Radio Wiring (Cobra) - A brief explanation of wiring basics.
• SWR Troubleshooting - Having trouble getting your SWR adjusted correctly? This guide walks through some common problems and how to fix them.
• Causes of High SWR - A comprehensive list of issues that can cause high SWR levels
• Testing Continuity - A bad piece of coax or a short can cause problems with your CB system. This article discusses how to test for continuity.
• Mount Grounding Problems - Having a well grounded mount is critical to a CB installation. This article discusses common grounding problems and how to address them.

Specific Vehicle Information - CB Radios & Antenna

• Tractor Trailer Installation - While this article discusses Wilson product installation, the concepts are applicable to all truck CB installations.


• Jeep Considerations (Firestik) - What you need to know if you're considering using a CB in your Jeep
• Jeep Troubleshooting (Wilson) - Troubleshooting a CB installation and setup on your Jeep.
• Off-Road.com CB Overview - A good general CB and antenna overview from a comprehensive off-road site.


• RV Considerations (Firestik) - What you need to know if you're considering using a CB for your RV
• RV Considerations (Wilson) - What you need to know if you're considering using a CB for your RV


• Pick-Up Truck Installations - Covers mounting locations, antenna selection and general pick-up truck installation.

General Information - CB Radio & Antennas

• Common Radio Features - An explanation of common CB radio features
• Important Concepts - A list of over 60 concepts every CB Radio owner and operator should know and understand
• Code Definitions - Definitions for the most commonly used CB radio codes
• DX Zone - A large online community with a number of radio resources.