Description

Forty percent lighter than most fiberglass antennas, this USA-made antenna is less likely to whip in the wind due to its smaller gauge, which reduces the amount of wind drag on both the antenna and mount. The light build of this antenna doesn’t just perform great, it also offers the ultimate in flexibility. Its light weight lets you use a longer 4’ Firefly on mounts traditionally rated only for 3’ and smaller antennas. The Firefly can be used in a single or dual antenna setup and features a turn-screw tunable tip for setting SWR so that once you’re dialed in, all you have to worry about is the open road.

Specs

Details

The "FL" Firefly series antennas are the performance leader of lightweight top-loaded CB antennas. Each is approximately 40% lighter than the equivalent length Firestik II antenna. From the perspective of mount stress, the lighter materials and reduced wind drag of the FL antennas reduce stress by more than 60%. A 4' FireFly will easily perform on a mount designed for antennas 3' or shorter. At the top of every FL antenna, you'll find Firestik's patented tunable tip. Apart from making tuning a snap, the design broadens the antenna's bandwidth and increases its power-handling capabilities. All FL antennas are compatible with autos, trucks, vans, motorcycles and ATVs in a single antenna configuration when metallic ground plane is available. Or, they may be used in dual (co-phased) configuration on any vehicle made from any type of material.

Like all CB antennas, the FL antennas should be fine-tuned (SWR) in their final mounting location. If you have ever tuned a non-tunable tip antenna, you will have a real appreciation for the FL antennas. In short, tuning is as easy as popping off the tip and turning the adjustment screw up or down as needed. All FL antennas exceed the requirements of any CB radio, new or old. Aside from the hi-performance loading coil that maximizes the transmit/receive functions of your CB, these top-loaded antennas will also receive the NOAA emergency weather alert and national weather broadcasts for radios with those features.

All FL antennas are 100% American made with 100% American materials. To maintain a balance between flexibility and ruggedness, Firestik uses a custom blended, glass fiber reinforced tube. Each is wound with double insulated copper wire to prevent the oxidation and shorted windings often found on non-Firestik antennas. The tunable tip mechanism is made from rust-proof brass and has a rubber O-ring to hold the adjuster in place after tuning. Each antenna is covered with a static-reducing, water-tight sleeve containing UV and pigment stabilizers. For peak performance, we recommend you use Fire-Flex or RoadPal coax cables with these antennas.

ALL antennas, regardless of style or manufacturer, MUST be tuned after installation on the vehicle. Transmitting antennas are not "plug-n-play" devices.

Help me choose

Choosing Antenna Length

The longer your antenna, the better your CB system will perform.  So we recommend using the longest antenna you possibly can!  Here are the approximate ranges you'll get with 3' and 4' Firefly antennas:

• 3' Long - 2 to 3 miles
• 4' Long - 3 to 5 miles

Choosing Antenna Color

This is a 100% personal decision!  Choose your favorite color, or what goes best with your vehicle.