Missing antenna on Pass side - where can I get a replacement?

[Mike Shumack]

On the Beaver roof there are two antennas. The one on the passenger side is missing. The mount (ball socket) is there but the antenna is gone.
I would like to get a new antenna and just use the part from the ball socket up.

I tried to order one the same length as the driver side (31") but the specs did not state what ball socket size it was, and when I received it it was too small.

I need a ball socket that is 1-1/2" diameter. There is a single screw that holds the two halfs of the ball socket together.

Does anyone know where to get a replacement (brand and/or p/n)? 

I/m not sure what this antenna is for - I think the CB since CB is not receiving. Since the ball sockets are different (drivers side is 1", and passenger side is 1-1/2") I'm thinking one antenna is the AM/FM radio and the other (the missing one) is the CB. But it could also be that the previous owner changed one of these antennas in the past and originally they where the same. mAybe it takes two antennas paired together for CB operation.

Any info would be appreciated. I'll keep searching on-line for a replacement based on ball socket diameter and length.

Thanks

[Jerry Emert]

Mike, my coach has just one of that type of antenna on the driver's side of the coach.  I'm sure it is the AM/FM radio antenna.  Just FYI.
Jerry

[Jim Nichols]

If you think it is for the CB try any major truck stop.

[Bob Stone]

Mike, on my Monterey the antenna on the driver side is for AM/FM radio and the one on the passenger side of the roof is for the CB radio. I recently replaced a part of the CB antenna mount just as you are considering. I purchased a replacement ball on EBay for about $15


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[Mike Shumack]

Thanks Bob. Part ordered. That takes care of the ball-socket end, now I need the antenna/mast part.

Do you know if that passenger side antenna is for the CB?

[Bob Stone]

I'm fairly confident that your antenna are the same as mine. The AM/FM antenna don't normally have a n adjustment for tuning whereas the CB antenna which I purchased can be tuned by adjusting the length by an inch or two at the base.
I purchased two antennas because I couldn't decide if I wanted a four foot fibreglass or a four foot steel. The metal one didn't last long as it got knocked off by hitting the rafters going through a snow shed on the Trans Canada Highway. In attempting to install the fibreglass whip I cross threaded the antenna into the ball base. Thus the warning in my previous message. Both antenna cost less than $10 at Radio Shack.
You might consider either installing a flexible spring mount at the antenna base or sloping it towards the rear to better accommodate passing under overpasses, snow sheds or trees. There are likely shorter antenna or perhaps rubber ones. When a four foot antenna is added to our already tall coaches it's bound to hit something eventually. I look forward to reading how you make out or other member suggestions.


Bob

[Mike Shumack]

Thanks for the help Bob. I'm ordering a "chrome spring" to sit on the ball-socket, and a 2ft CB antenna to go on that. Total height will be around 28-30".
I'll find out in a few days when parts arrive if this fixes the CB.

[Roy C Tyler]

Just make sure that you get the antenna tuned to the radio before you transmit or you could blow up the final transistors.  It is OK to listen to the receiver but do not transmit.  Also, the chrome spring is also part of the length of the antenna which means that length of the actual antenna will be shorter. CB radios are usually tuned to channel 20 so that the standing wave is within range through out the whole band.