CB Learning Center

Covers the most popular antennas, radios and mounting locations for pickup trucks. Everything you need to know to get a CB up and running in your truck.  

Everything you need to know to get a CB installed in your CJ, classic Wrangler or JK.  Covers the most popular antennas, radios and mounting locations for Jeeps.

This article discusses CB radios in depth and covers individual features (RF gain, NBL, weather, etc), vehicle considerations for CBs and recommended models.

Everything you need to know to pick the perfect CB antenna for your vehicle.

If you've never used and/or installed a CB before, this is definitely worth watching. Discusses how CBs work, what you'll need for a new install, what items are compatible with each other, and much more.

Here you'll find radio and antenna selection tips, how to pick the proper mounting location for your antenna and much more.

If you're buying for the first time, there are a number of common mistakes you'll want to avoid! Following these tips will help you get the most for your purchasing dollar and steer clear of expensive and frustrating problems.

If it's your first time assembling a CB system, you'll want to refer to our checklist to make sure you're not missing any essential items! Also includes a list of optional, but popular CB accessories that will make your installation more convenient and/or functional.

Dual CB antennas sure look impressive.  But are they a good choice for your truck or other vehicle? We cover everything you need to know.

Everything you need to know about picking and using coax cable with your CB radio install.

A number of commonly asked questions related to CB radios, antennas and mounting methods

CB installations can be a bit complex and there are a lot of things that can go wrong. However, if you follow a few simple rules you'll be much more likely to end up with a trouble-tree installation.

Tuning your antenna for optimal performance is achieved by using a SWR meter to determine the optimal length. It can be a bit confusing if you haven't done it before, which is why we've created a step-by-step video with written instructions as well.

You've successfully measured your SWR - great!  Should you be happy...or worried? We'll walk you through what SWR readings in different ranges actually mean.

Mounting a CB antenna in certain locations is asking for trouble. Remember these mounting tips to reduce the chance of post-installation headaches.

Can't get your CB antenna's SWR within a reasonable range?  Going crazy trying to troubleshoot the problem?  Our guide can help.

An understanding of electrical resistance is required to successfully troubleshoot most CB electrical issues. This guide discusses the principle of resistance and basic multimeter use.

Far and away, the most common cause of high-SWR is an improperly grounded antenna. This guide discusses how to use a multimeter to determine if your installation is properly grounded.

A defective coax cable will result in sky-high SWR. Fortunately, testing coax is very straightforward.

A defective antenna will result in high SWR. Testing is very similar to coax testing, and easy with a multimeter.

It's not uncommon for people to struggle with off-the-charts SWR readings only to realize their meter wasn't connected properly! Here's how to make sure your meter is properly installed.

Occasionally the tuning process will indicate that you need to further increase/decrease the length of your antenna. Here's what to do if you've reached the limit of how far the antenna will lengthen.

Have great SWR readings from your antenna, but struggling to talk more than a 1/2 mile? It's probably time to upgrade your antenna.

CB radios are rarely the cause of problems. Issues can almost always be traced back to an antenna, coax or grounding issue. However, there are a few radio-related issues discussed in this article.

Electrical noise picked up by your CB can distort your signal and make it difficult to hear incoming transmissions. Moving a few wires or installing a filter may solve the problem.

An open can be a result of improper assembly, and can cause high SWR readings in your CB radio and antenna install.