{"product_id":"firestik-kw3","title":"Firestick KW3","description":"\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eFirestik KW4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-performance fiberglass antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e that performs optimally on metal surfaces, such as a steel-bodied vehicle or a metal transmission tower. On non-metallic surfaces—such as plastic RVs or anodized aluminum—the antenna will not perform effectively unless appropriate grounding measures are taken. For stable operation, it is crucial that the antenna is properly tuned to your transmitter's operating frequency. Using an untested or poorly tuned antenna risks damaging your transmitting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA good solution is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.deltron.nl\/products\/firestik-k-4a\" title=\"Firestik stud mount for mobile antennas\"\u003eFirestik Stud Mount:\u003c\/a\u003e a sturdy bracket that provides a reliable connection to a steel surface. Note: powder coating, paint, or anodized layers act as insulation. To ensure proper grounding, you must remove this coating down to the bare metal at the mounting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eClassic TRIM-TO-TUNE setup since 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Firestik's KW series dates back to 1975—even before the advent of adjustable antenna tips. Although this tuning technique was initially considered outdated, the KW series remained incredibly popular. Today, its sales are on par with the more modern FS series—a testament to this model's reliability and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdjusting the Firestik antenna in just a few steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Remove the top cap from the antenna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eUsing a knife, cut small vertical notches (1 to 1.5 cm) into the top of the fiberglass rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Pull the fiber optic back slightly to expose the wire core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Cut a small piece of the wire and push it back into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Replace the top cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Measure the SWR and repeat if necessary until the antenna is properly tuned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColors and accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Firestik KW4 is available in four colors: white, red, blue, and black. For customization, separate vinyl tips are available, such as the KWT-R (red) and KWT-W (white), specifically designed for KW series antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\" id=\"result_box\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eAdjusting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eTRIM\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"atn\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"atn\"\u003eTO-\u003c\/span\u003e TUNE \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eantennas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\" id=\"result_box\"\u003eRemove the \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ecap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\" id=\"result_box\"\u003eUsing \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ea knife,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003emake\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003evertical\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eslits\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ein the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003etube\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eat the top\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eof the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003estick\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps atn\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e about \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003e1-1.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003elong).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\" id=\"result_box\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ePull back the cut fiberglass pieces slightly so that the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ewire (core)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eis exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\" id=\"result_box\"\u003eCut a small piece of the \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ewire and push the wire back into place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\" id=\"result_box\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003ePlace the top back on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cspan lang=\"nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"nl\" id=\"result_box\"\u003eMeasure the SWR and repeat if necessary until the antenna is properly tuned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAvailable parts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003ca title=\"Replacement vinyl antenna top caps in red and white for KW series antennas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deltron.nl\/products\/firestik-kwt\"\u003eKWT-R and KWT-W:\u003c\/a\u003e White or red vinyl antenna top for Firestik KW series antennas\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firestik","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54861027508606,"sku":"FIRE KW3B","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":54861027541374,"sku":"FIRE KW3R","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":54861027574142,"sku":"FIRE KW3W","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":54861027606910,"sku":"FIRE KW3BB","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3052\/8953\/files\/Firestik_KW3_Alle_Kleuren.webp?v=1732746307","url":"https:\/\/www.deltron.nl\/en\/products\/firestik-kw3","provider":"Deltron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}