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Thanks for all the replies. It's not a question of making a GMRS antenna out of a CB antenna FOR MY APPLICATION. Yes, I could easily purchase a proper antenna. The reason I'm even asking this question is because I have a WWII Jeep with an antenna that would be originally used with a BC1000 pack radio that TX 40 - 45 MHz. The antenna is 10'8" long. I'd like to use the Baofeng hidden inside a radio case that I purchased that has it's guts removed (someone else, not me). Ergo, the radio would appear to work but using a GMRS radio inside. Thanks, Dave

Awesome information. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks very much.

Thanks for the reply. I already have a dedicated radio (Midland MXT 575) mounted in my vehicle. This is for something else. I have a WWII Jeep with the 9 section antennae mounted with the period correct mount and base. I had a hidden CB in the Jeep with a t-17 lollipop mic hooked up to hit. But now I'd like to use my Baofeng instead and just wondered if I had the right connector would it work with that antennae?

I've used the SWR for tuning cb's and know that the correct setting would be as close to 1.1 : 1 as possible. Is this the same for GMRS?

No, I don't have the necessary tools to analyze and trim unless an SWR meter would work. What should be the right length? The coax cable is okay to use, right? Sorry, but I'm still new to GMRS and learning the ropes. Thanks for your reply.

Just curious if this is even a possibility. I have a project that this setup would work ideally for me but don't want to pursue something that won't work or worse damage the radio. Thanks, Dave