Search:

Type: Posts; User: prerunner1982; Keyword(s):

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Re: Antennas...

    I would suggest the longest antenna you can live with, if you have to park in a garage and the antenna won't clear I would consider a quick disconnect or a fold over mount rather than a physically...
  2. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Re: Antennas...

    There are ham radios that can.... but it is not legal for a ham radio operator to use his ham radio on 11 meters (CB).
  3. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Re: Antennas...

    Agreed, but not every Jeeper wants ham radio. So just passing on info to help them.
  4. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Re: Antennas...

    Also using a similar theory (specific freq requires a specific length coax) ........

    A specific PSI would require a specific length hose...

    And...

    A specific Amperage would require a...
  5. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Re: Antennas...

    It's actually advised by the FAA and required by the FCC.

    Colors are Aviation Orange and White and alternating to providing maximum visibility by contrast in colors. Required for towers over 200...
  6. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Re: Antennas...

    If I can't coil the coax what am I supposed to do with 70' of it?

    The coax is not a radiating part of the antenna, therefore it having to be 1/2 wave length is not relevant. If the coax is part of...
  7. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Re: Antennas...

    The shortest length needed is the ideal length.

    If we took the same "theory" that 1/2 wavelength of coax is the ideal length and applied it to a different frequency... say 40 meters (7Mhz)...
  8. Replies
    25
    Views
    8,207

    Antennas...

    Over the last couple of months I have tuned/tested dozens of CB antennas for my local Jeep group and have three recommendations for new comers to the CB radio world.

    Nylon washer.... it goes on...
Results 1 to 8 of 8