Q: CB Antenna mount vs. stealth

["Avram Dorfman" <dorfman@est.org>]

(This is a repost b/c the first doesn't seem to have made it to the list -
my apologies if it ends up being a repeat)

Hey,

I'm thinking about putting a CB in my S4 when it gets here, but I'm
concerned about losing stealth. I figure if a cop sees an expensive
yuppie-mobile w/ a big whip, he knows what it's being used for.

I had this idea for mounting the antenna, which would degrade its
performance, but I'm wondering how badly. Anyone out there with experience
care to share?

My idea was to paint the antenna body color, and run it along the passenger
side rocker panel. Depending on how long it is, I was even thinking of
painting black & silver patches on it to line up with the rear wheel, so you
really wouldn't see it unless you were looking for it.

So, I have two questions -

1) Anyone have any idea how much this would impact range & signal clarity?
2) What experience do others have w/ CB antennae impacting stealth?

-Avram
'87 4kcsq
'94 Honda del sol VTEC
'00 S4bt on the way...