Product Details
In-Line UHF Lightening & Static Arrestor by FireStik®. Disconnect the coaxial connector at your base antenna, install the AR-10 and reconnect the coaxial cable. Then, run a copper ground wire from the connector housing to earth ground. The ground wire offers a low resistance path that will allow atmospheric static and electrical charges to be totally or partially bled off to earth ground. Redirecting these interfering charges will reduce and/or eliminate much of the hissing and popping noise heard in the receiever. The bleed may also save damage to the receievr circuits. The AR-10 can be used with CB's, scanners, amatuer radio equipment and other antenna utilizing devices. For best results, it is recommended that the ground wire be at least 10 guage copper and that the connector is soldered to the wire to protect against corrosion causing resistance.
Features
- Meticulously designed to deliver solid performance
- Made using the latest in modern technology and advanced processes
- Will help optimize the operation and style of your vehicle
Also, for best results it is best to use a copper grounding rod that has been driven into the earth several feet. Copper ground rods are readily available at most home improvement stores or farm supply businesses.
FireStik® is located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Since its formation in 1962, the company has remained focused on the personal communications market. At various times during its existence, FireStik has manufactured CB radios, test meters, amplifiers, RF filters, and more. In 1975, the company directed all energy into designing a line of high-performance antennas. Now FireStik offers an extensive selection of antennas and accessories for the mobile CB market. The company is especially recognized for its high-performance wire-wound CB antennas that have gained worldwide fame. Aside from specializing in CB antennas and accessories, FireStik's years of antenna know-how can be also found in antennas made for scanners, two and ten meter amateur equipment, and specialty antennas such as those used for geoseismic exploration.