How does a CB radio antenna work?

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How does a CB radio antenna work?

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Jan 3, 2014

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A citizens band (CB) radio is often used by truck drivers to communicate while on the road, but how does it work? Marshall Brain gives a detailed explanation of how a CB radio's antenna works in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 3, 2014

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How does a CB radio antenna work?

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