Description

The original Firestik antenna, the Firestik KW has been on the road since 1975. It's a wire-wound antenna and features a custom-blended glass fiber reinforced shaft to create a good balance of flexibility and strength. Unlike the Firestik FS or Firefly antennas, the KW does NOT have a tunable tip. Tuning the SWR of this antenna requires clipping the antenna wire to the proper size. For an easier tuning experience, we recommend the Firestik FS antenna, which has an easy-to-adjust tuning screw in the tip.

Specs

Details

The Firestik KW is the most popular wire-wound CB antenna in the world. This is the original Firestik design, and a proven performer since 1975. The KW antennas are compatible with autos, trucks, vans, motorcycles and ATVs in a single antenna configuration when metallic ground plane is available. Or, they can be used in dual (co-phased) configuration on any vehicle made from any type of material. Like all CB antennas, the KW antennas require fine-tuning (SWR) in their final mounting location. The loading coil on all KW antennas is easily accessible for precise SWR adjustments. All KW antennas exceed the requirements of any CB radio, new or old. Aside from the high-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.

The KW 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 shaft. Each is wound with heavy insulated copper wire to prevent the oxidation and shorted windings often found on non-Firestik antennas. The 3/8"-24 threaded base has a tapered contact point that works especially well with Firestik mounts and accessories. The tapered "lug-nut" effect transfers stress away from the threads and reduces the possibility of vibration induced loosening of the antenna in its mount. Each antenna is covered with a static-reducing, water-tight sleeve containing UV and pigment stabilizers. For peak performance, we recommend you use one of our 18' Fire-Flex coaxial 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.

• Five-year limited warranty

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!  That being said, 4' antennas are the most popular choice of pickup truck and off-road vehicle owners, while 5' antennas are more often found on larger trucks and semis.  

Here are the approximate ranges you'll get with different length fiberglass antennas. 

• 2' Long - 2 to 3 miles
• 3' Long - 3 to 4 miles
• 4' Long - 4 to 6 miles
• 5' Long - 5 to 7 miles

Choosing Antenna Color

This is a 100% personal decision!  Choose your favorite color, or what goes best with your vehicle.  The "USA" color option looks like an American flag, with red on the bottom, white mid-shaft and blue on top.