What kind of CB radio antenna should I get?

[Irving]

So I've had this CB radio for about the past 10 years or so. I don't remember where I got it, and it has never been hooked up. Looks like it is a Uniden Pro 520xl. I looked it up and it seems to get good reviews. That makes me happy, since I know for sure that I never paid for it.

It is small enough to fit anywhere in my truck, but I don't know anything about radios. What kind of antenna should I be looking for? I'd honestly prefer just a magnetic one that I could throw on top when I thought I'd be using it (off road trips and road trips). I've seen stuff from 100w to 300w in a magnet antenna. What should I be looking for? I've only ever used a slightly more powerful FRS radio (which I lost and wish I still had). Any help?

I was thinking about just picking up an antenna and cable off of Amazon or something.

[Irving]

Bump for morning crew.

[spleify]

Contact tropicdive, he is a member here and knows pretty much everything you will ever want to know about CB's.

He hooked me up with my first set up and has been great!

[Irving]

I will, thanks for the tip.

[ChadAmberg]

You can't go wrong with either a Wilson 1000 or a K-40, both in simple magnet mount. The only thing better is a permanently mounted 9 foot wire whip antenna.
CB's pump out a whole 4 watts (legally) so don't worry about power ratings, etc.
Just be careful running the antenna wire so it doesn't make sharp bends or gets pinched, and you'll be all set.

[Ranger]

permanently mounted 9 foot wire whip antenna.

Wow, that's a damn tall antenna! I personally have a 5 foot on my Jeep and it works great.