Radioddity CBL-561 Telescopic Antenna | 25-30mhz | 10m 11m | SWR 1.2-1.3 | for CB Radio 10 Meter Radio (2025)

Introducing the Radioddity CBL-561 HF Antenna, designed to deliver outstanding performance and durability. This antenna supports a frequency range of 25-30MHz, covering both 10-meter and 11-meter bands. With an impressive SWR of ≤1.3:1 and a high power capacity of up to 500W, the CBL-561 ensures reliable and powerful transmission. Crafted from premium aluminum alloy, it stands sturdy and windproof, built to withstand any outdoor environment. Its compact 80cm length, adjustable three-section design, and included tool make it easy to fine-tune for optimal performance across different frequency points.
 

Compatible with:

10 Meter Radio

Radioddity QT40, Radioddity QT60,Radioddity QT80, and all other brand's 10 meter radios.

CB Radio

Radioddity CS-47,Radioddity CB-27 Pro,Radioddity CB-500,Radioddity CB-900 Pro, and all other brand's CB radios.
CLICK HERE to check all Radioddity CB radios.


Specifications:

Frequency Band: 25-30MHz
SWR: ≤1.3:1
Maximum Power: 500W (PEP)
Connector: PL-259
Whip Length: Adjustable
Material: Aluminum Alloy


What’s in the box?
1 x The bottom section of the antenna (fixed length of 44.5 cm/17.5 in)
1 x The middle section of the antenna (fixed length of 32 cm/12.6 in)
1 x The top section of the antenna (variable active length between 26.8 cm/10.6 in and 72 cm/28.3 in)
1 x 2mm Allen-key


1 Year and 6 months
Manufacturer's Warranty.
• This warranty from Radioddity covers all new items (except Xiegu brand) purchased from radioddity.com. For purchases made through other platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart, we offer a 1-year warranty period from the date of purchase. The specific warranty terms may vary depending on the authorized dealer.
• This warranty cannot be transferred. You need to provide proof of purchase from us or an authorized dealer to avail warranty service.
• For Xiegu brand items, we offer a 1.5-year warranty for the G90, X6100, and X5105 models starting from September 14, 2022. All other models come with a 1-year warranty.
 


What Does This Limited Warranty Cover?

We warrant that the Products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and use in accordance with the respective Product user manual, during the Warranty Period. Please refer to the Instructions inside each package for a description of proper use and care of the unit.


What Does This Limited Warranty Not Cover?

This limited warranty does not cover damages directly or indirectly arising or resulting from or during:

(1) accident, misuse, abuse, vandalism or acts of God (including lightning and other weather conditions)

(2) use with another product or other damage or loss suffered by the use or combination of any other item

(3) improper or inadequate maintenance

(4) repairs by an unauthorized service technician

(5) normal wear and tear
 

Open Box

Open Box items are products that have damaged packaging or are otherwise not suitable to be sold as new. All items are tested to be working by a member of our team.

Open Box items come with a 6-month warranty instead of the standard 18 months warranty and are not eligible for any warranty extension offered to new products. We will not accept returns of Open Box items due to cosmetic damage or other non-performance-related issues. All sales of Open Box items are final and not eligible for a return or refund.

If for some reason the item is defective on arrival, please contact

support@radioddity.com so we can arrange a replacement.


If you are satisfied with our products and service, please kindly leave us a positive product review. Any problem, be free to contact ussupport@radioddity.com
We strive to answer all emails as quickly as possible, but due to high email volume, it may take time for us to reply. Thanks in advance for your patience!

Order Processing

All orders are processed within 1-2 business days after we receive your full payment, excluding weekends and holidays.

As soon as your order is ready, we’ll update the tracking number and send it to you if you’re a Radioddity Member. We highly recommend that you register as a Radioddity Memberhere. If the item you ordered is temporarily out of stock, our customer service team will reach out to you. You can choose to wait until the item is back in stock or cancel your order.

Please be aware that we have several distribution centers globally. Therefore, your orders may be shipped from various locations including the United States, Canada, Europe, or China, depending on the availability of the product in our inventory.
 

Flat Shipping Rates
 

Country

US

EU

Outside US & EU

 Free when order amount ≥ $99.99Free when order amount ≥ $99.99Free when order amount ≥ $99.99

Flat fee

$9.99

$9.99

$9.99

Ship from

➤ United States
➤ China

➤ Germany
➤ China

➤ China

Handling time1-2 business days1-2 business days1-2 business days

Delivery time

5-7 business days

5-7 business days

7-15 business days

Note:

1. Customs fee included for US & EU countries.

2. Please note that taxes will be applied to shipping rates. These taxes will be calculated and added to your total at checkout.

3. US Shipping does not include Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico area. Please contact us for a detailed shipping fee to these areas.

4. For EU countries, please be aware that the listed product prices do not include VAT.

5. For shipping options to other countries, please visit ourEXPANDED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING page.

6. Please be aware that for outlet items, pre-orders, and open box items, the shipping services and charges may vary.
 

How Do I Change The Shipping Address Or Cancel My Order


Contact support@radioddity.com (CLICK HERE) immediately if you need to change the shipping address or cancel your order. Please be advised that some orders are shipped very soon after placement and it will not always be possible to make changes to the shipping address and/or cancel the order.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. What forms of payment do you accept?
  • 2. Why has my credit card payment failed?
  • 3. How do I know if it is safe to shop with you?
  • 4. Is there any discount for bulk/volume purchases?
  • 5. Do you ship internationally?
  • 6. How can I contact Radioddity.com for additional assistance?
  • 7. How are warranties handled?
  • 8. Why didn't I receive an order confirmation email after my PayPal payment is completed?
  • 9. How do I change the shipping address or cancel my order?
  • 10. What does Radioddity.com charge for shipping order and how long will it be before I receive my order?
  • 11. Do you ship to PO boxes or Military APO/FPO addresses?
  • 12. Why am I unable to track my order?
  • 14. How do I return products if I am unsatisfied?
  • 15. What do I do if I received the wrong item?
  • 16. How do I return defective items?
  • 17. When will a replacement be sent?
  • 18. How long does it take for me to get a refund?

1. What forms of payment do you accept?
Radioddity.com currently accepts PayPal* or credit card for all orders.
*When purchasing with PayPal, your shipping address will automatically default to the address on file with PayPal, regardless of the shipping address you enter on your Radioddity.com order.

2. Why has my credit card payment failed?
Payment with a credit card may fail because of bank authorization and fraud prevention systems. If you are having trouble making a payment via Credit Card, you may contact your card issuing bank or PayPal directly. Here are PayPal's phone numbers:
+1-888-221-1161 (US & Canada Toll Free) +1-888-215-5506 (US & Canada Toll Free)
+1-402-935-7733 (International) +1-402-935-2050 (International)

3. How do I know if it is safe to shop with you?
Radioddity.com takes great pride in offering a safe and secure online shopping experience. We also respect your privacy and we're committed to protecting it.

4. Is there any discount for bulk/volume purchases?
Radioddity does provide discounts for some bulk/volume purchases. Please email our customer service for more details.

5. Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do! We ship to US & EU countries. For some products, we ship to CA.

6. How can I contact Radioddity.com for additional assistance?
Email Customer service:
please email us via support@radioddity.com, and we will respond to your email as quickly as possible, usually within 24-48 hours.

7. How are warranties handled?
Repairs on defective merchandise are handled by the manufacturers and not by Radioddity unless otherwise indicated. If any item arrives damaged due to shipping, immediately contact the courier. Keep all shipping materials and contact us immediately.

8. Why didn't I receive an order confirmation email after my PayPal payment is completed?
We send a confirmation email to your primary PayPal email address or the e-mail address you have specified if you used the "PayPal Express Checkout" method. Make sure that you have a Radioddity account registered under your PayPal account's primary e-mail address.
In rare circumstances, a technical bug confirmed by PayPal can get in the way. If you do not receive any information at all, and your order does not appear in your Radioddity account, please contact us and send us your order details.

9. How do I change the shipping address or cancel my order?
Please contact customer service immediately if you need to change the shipping address or cancel your order. Please be advised that some orders are shipped very soon after payment and it will not always be possible to make changes to the shipping address and/or cancel the order.

10. What does Radioddity.com charge for shipping order and how long will it be before I receive my order?
Please CLICK HERE to learn about our shipping policy.

11. Do you ship to PO boxes or Military APO/FPO addresses?
Only USPS can ship to both PO Boxes and Military APO/FPO addresses. The items have to be less than 2kg. Please allow additional time for orders to be shipped to these addresses. Express shipping cannot be sent to both PO Boxes and Military APO/FPO addresses.

12. Why am I unable to track my order?
It can sometimes take 24-48 hours or so for tracking information to update once an order has shipped from our warehouse.
Occasionally, a package may not receive the proper origin and transit scans while on its journey to you, so neither us nor express is able to track the exact location of the package in transit.
Please email us if you do not receive your order by the end of the quoted time frame. Please note that orders shipping via UPS can be delivered as late as 9:00 pm local time in some areas.

13. Taxes, Customs, & Duties
If the package is checked by your country's customs office when the item arrives in your country, most websites are declaring that you are responsible for import duties, tariffs, and taxes. However, Radioddity will be happy to go fifty-fifty with customers. Quality customer service is our highest value and we try our best to reduce our customer’s loss.

14. How do I return products if I am unsatisfied?
Please CLICK HERE to learn about our return policy.

15. What do I do if received the wrong item?
Return the wrong item. If the item you received is completely different from the one you ordered, please contact our Customer Service with photos or videos of the different product. If a return is necessary, replacement plus return shipping cost will be issued to you on receiving the returned product. Or if you decide to keep it, we will offer a 10% discount for buying it.

16. How do I return defective items?
If your product turns out to be a defective one with physical damage within 30 days from the initial receiving date. You can mail the item back in the original package without any wear and tear for a free replacement. However, you will need to provide photos and videos showing the defect(s) of the product.
*NOTE: We strongly recommend obtaining and saving your return tracking number until you are notified that we have completed your refund.*

17. When will a replacement be sent?
Replacements are treated the same way as that of new orders -- they typically arrive in 10 to 13 days. If a product needs to be returned for replacement, the replacement is sent after receiving the returned item.

18. How long does it take for me to get a refund?
It may take 1 or 2 weeks for your return to reach our warehouse. Once it is received and inspected (usually within 72 hours of arrival) your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 2 days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take additional 2-10 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.

Radioddity CBL-561 Telescopic Antenna | 25-30mhz | 10m 11m | SWR 1.2-1.3 | for CB Radio 10 Meter Radio (2025)

FAQs

What is the best length antenna for CB radio? ›

The optimal antenna length for CB frequencies is 102” as this represents one-quarter of a wavelength. Unfortunately, mounting a 102” (8.5-foot) antenna to a vehicle is often not a viable option.

Can you use a 10 meter antenna on a CB radio? ›

In general, 10-meter radios and CB radios require different antennas because they operate on different frequencies.

How far does a CB antenna reach? ›

CB radios use specific, low frequencies compared to other radios, fundamentally limiting their signal coverage. A standard radio has a range of 2-20 miles. However, achieving a range of 20 miles depends on several factors. Optimising and fine-tuning these factors can help you attain the range you desire.

How do you match an antenna to a CB radio? ›

How To Tune A CB Antenna With An External SWR Meter
  1. Connect The SWR Meter. Turn your CB radio off. ...
  2. Find the SWR Reading. Turn on your radio and set the CB to channel 20. ...
  3. Repeat Step Two for Channels 1 and 40. ...
  4. Compare SWR Readings and Adjust if Needed.
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What is the best CB antenna on the market? ›

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How high can a CB antenna be above ground? ›

(2) The highest point must not be more than 18.3 meters (60 feet) above the ground. (d) If your CB station is located near an airport, and if you antenna struc- ture is more than 6.1 meters (20 feet) high, you may have to obey additional restrictions.

Can you talk on CB channels with a 10-meter radio? ›

10 Meter Radios are not designed to communicate with CB Radios. 10 Meter Radios are Amateur Radios, also known as Ham Radios. Unlike a CB Radio, you need to have a license to operate a 10 Meter Radio. The reason for this is because the 10 Meter Radios are allowed to have more wattage/power output than CB Radios.

Are 10-meter radios legal? ›

Yes, you need a license to operate a 10-meter radio. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of radio frequencies in the United States, and you need to pass an exam to obtain a license. There are three levels of licenses: Technician, General, and Extra.

Do all CB antennas need to be tuned? ›

“Antenna tuning” refers to the process of adjusting your antenna to the correct length for transmission. Tuning your antenna is mandatory if you want acceptable CB performance. Not tuning your antenna will result in poor transmission and reception performance, and can also result in permanent damage to your radio.

How can I make my CB signal stronger? ›

The best way to extend the range of your CB, or any radio, is raise the antenna higher. Of course you will need a good quality antenna and Coax.

What happens if you don't ground a CB antenna? ›

Without a solid ground, you're bound to get high SWR levels and extremely poor performance. Depending on where you have your mount installed and what your mount is made of, paint or a powder coating on the mount can prevent the mount from properly grounding to the vehicle.

Are two CB antennas better than one? ›

Using two CB antennas can improve how well your CB radio works, especially for big vehicles like trucks. They provide a better range, can overcome obstacles like buildings or hills, and get a more even signal. With the right setup, you can make your CB radio work better and communicate more clearly wherever you go.

How do I get a good ground on my CB antenna? ›

To get a better ground, you could move the mount and the antenna to a different location with a better ground. Or, you could add an additional grounding strap to the mount.

How do I know if my CB antenna is too long? ›

There are two basic points to understand before adjusting the length of your antenna:
  1. If the SWR on channel 40 is higher than that on channel 1, your antenna is too long.
  2. If the SWR on channel 1 is higher than that on channel 40, your antenna is too short.
Aug 13, 2024

What channel should my CB radio be on? ›

There are 40 channels, and Channel 19 is best to connect with others, though if you're interested in making small talk, move to a less used channel. Channel 9 is commonly used by emergency services; you should only use it for legitimate distress messages.

Does a longer CB antenna make a difference? ›

Choosing the Optimal CB Antenna Length

Yes, taller/longer is better for range of distance when it comes to an antenna and the optimal antenna length is 1/4 wavelength. That translates to 102 inches (8.5 feet), too tall to be practical for most mobile applications.

Does the length of a CB antenna cable matter? ›

The coaxial cable running from your radio to the antenna is VERY important. Everything you transmit and receive must travel along it's length. All too often, the coax is ignored and performance suffers because of the lack of attention it receives. We recommend 18 feet of coax even if you don't need that much.

What is the most efficient antenna length? ›

A rule of thumb is that for optimal transmission the antenna should be half the wavelength of the frequency (λ/2), and at the feed point this length should be divided by 2 so each side should measure (λ/4).

What is the length of an antenna to be most effective? ›

Antenna length should be 1/4 or 1/2 of wavelength, so for 500KHz AM radio we need at least 125 antenna length.

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