This came properly packaged in a large cardboard box (no problems with damage in transit).I inserted the antenna whip into the base and tightened a set screw with the enclosed allen wrench.The magnetic mount held the antenna securely in the middle of the roof of our van.The cable was sufficiently long to run from the antenna, through the rear hatch door seal, down to the floor of the van, along the floor to the front seat where it attached to a cb radio.Since I did not have an SWR meter, I was not able to adjust the antenna.Even so, I was getting a good mile radius around me where I had solid radio contact (this is from a Cobra hand-held CB).Antenna stayed firm on the roof even though I was driving 70mph for much of the time.We got into some freezing rain which formed a layer of ice around the antenna (and that hurt transmission), but did not cause any damage to the antenna.
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Cobra HG A 1500 Base-Load Medium Magnet Mount 300W CB AntennaProduct Description: The Cobra HG A1500 is a base-load medium magnet count CB antenna with 300 watt power handling capability, and 26-30 MHz frequency range. It comes weather channel capable with SO 239 connector, black stainless steel whip and hardware, matched braided coaxial cable, and a scratch-resistant base pad.
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I have purchased two of these Midland units and have been happy with the performance. Nice value for a low price.
ok performance, but the protective layer is not put on completely centered leaving exposed metal (I have recieved 2). I got a number of scratches on my trunk. I believe that I will order a k30 or k40. I am using some electrical tape to provide protection in the interim, hopefully the adhesive doesn't run in the sun.
This is Tim Owner of Snake Radios Incorporated. It is a very well made product and as a radio tech i approve it and reccomend it. You need to get a mirror mount for it or a magnet mount that will support it. A good quality 5 inch magnet mount. Easy to adjust and match the anntenna to the transmitter. You may have to shorten the stinger or radiator depending on you installation and how much ground plain is under it or how much metal.