Customer Reviews

Midland 18-2983 Deluxe CB Magnetic Mount Antenna

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I dont get what point the reviewer above is trying to make, he knew exactly how this antenna installs before he bought, but then states that as a deficit.

Assuming you put this on your roof, there is plenty of cable to run into the trunk and then through the back seats, and then weave it around inside so you wouldnt even see it. The trunks on most cars have a gap, a gutter to catch what comes through the gap when it rains and then the seal, which is raised above the gutter, you can easily fit this cable through that gap, and the seal will be big enough to compress and allow the cable through, no water will get through, unless its some kind of tropical storm, and even then it will be a small amount, and you shouldnt be out then anyway.... If you dont like having cable running from middle of car roof down to trunk, just put it on your trunk lid, or a rear corner of your roof.

If your going to moan about mag mounts, either get a through-glass style, or a permanent fixture. Through glass are usually small and lack RX and TX power, are permanent, ruin your window if you ever remove it, and permanent whips, well if you own a car, most people dont want a 7 foot whip.. Weigh up the pro's and cons of each style before you buy, dont buy something and then complain about its design, and doesnt your door seal have enough give to place the cable where the door closes?

This is a good mag mount.

I have purchased two of these Midland units and have been happy with the performance. Nice value for a low price.

...but mine broke after one use. This is not my first antenna and I am not particularly abusive of them, but the second time I put the antenna on my truck it did not work anymore. Maybe it was bad luck, but the Lil Wil I got to replace it is still kicking, so I'll be staying away from the Midland antennas for a while.

Average Performer: 1. I don't link the way its installed and you have to leave a window open to use it. You need an antenna the most in the bad weather and if you can't use it when you need it the most, then what is the point in buying it. 2. Clarity is OK for the price.