needing advice

[hippieman556]

the radio that I am using is a uniden pro538w
using a radio shack 3 amp
trying to use it as a base station

[Deleted User 30222]

Not a problem. Lots of us do that. Now what type of antenna do you plan on using?

[hippieman556]

trying to figure that out

[Deleted User 30222]

That all depends on your situation. Will it be mounted outside? Or do you live in a HOA and want to put something up in the attic? And how much money is in your budget? If outside, will it be on the roof or a pole/tower.

[hippieman556]

i am looking for something to use inside if at all possible but I could use something outside if it's easy to install and take down

[Blue Ox2]

A Patriot 12' is pretty easy to put up.

I have used an inverted V Di-pole on my roof as well. Works pretty good.

Right now, my best antenna is the IMax 2000 up about 38 to 40 foot.

Best of luck finding the best to work for your situation.

73,

Mike

[Blue Ox2]

There is a book called:
"The Truth About CB Antennas" by William Orr and Stuart Cowan
copyright 1971 and paperback

Lots of antenna info in the forums and radio reference.com and other places.

73,

Mike

[Deleted User 30222]

I live in a HOA, so outside isn't really possible form. So i built a dipole and hung it in the second floor bedroom. Have talked as far as PA from Chicago

[JimboBowie]

There is a book called:
"The Truth About CB Antennas" by William Orr and Stuart Cowan
copyright 1971 and paperback

Lots of antenna info in the forums and radio reference.com and other places.

And rascally, someone has put it on the web:
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Here's a great quote from it:

“Today’s [1971’s] antenna will probably make the CBer of 2001 smile as he shoots of to Paris on a supersonic jet with his space-approved CB transceiver and his pocket antenna, talking to CBers as he zips through space!”

[hippieman556]

do you have information on how to build one

I live in a HOA, so outside isn't really possible form. So i built a dipole and hung it in the second floor bedroom. Have talked as far as PA from Chicago

[Deleted User 30222]

Mine is cut for the middle of the band, ch 20 which is Frequency: 27.205 MHz
Total Antenna Length ("L"): 17 Feet, 2.4 Inches
Element Length ("E"): 8 Feet, 7.2 Inches

Now if you want a different freq, google Dipole Calculator.

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[hippieman556]

what about using an a-99 antenna

[Windwalker]

The cheapest way to go would probably be the Dipole. Then you dont have to worry about taking it down.

[hippieman556]

where can i buy a dipole

[Gunner357]

where can i buy a dipole

Make it its cheaper and very easy.....[Please login or register to view this link] I made this I improved a couple things but very similar comes in great!!!

Heres another one [Please login or register to view this link]

[hippieman556]

thanks

[jessejamesdallas]

where can i buy a dipole

"Google" is your friend!

[hippieman556]

my buddy just gave me this antenna Firestik 2' (61cm) Single Roof Mount "NGP" Kit Complete No ground plane antenna system

[BikePacker]

where can i buy a dipole

Over the years I have purchase 2 of these Falcon brands.... will buy another if I should need another..... if you wish to give this your consideration if you click on the image it'll link you in so you will be able to examine the 'reviews.'

[mod=MDY] removed **Non Sponsor** link [/mod]

[hippieman556]

how do you use that antenna bikepacker

[BikePacker]

how do you use that antenna bikepacker

I just string it at roughly a 45 degree angle from a 2nd floor deck to ground.
Deck railing is wood.
Put an insulator between real 'dirt' staked other end and the 'dirt.'
What I appreciate about the Falcon vendor is that they
(at least the used to - have not bought one for mebbe 8 years)
sent along all the different typical configurations used when 'dipoling,'
along with the associated pros and cons.
Of course, the above 'configurations' information pros and cons are 'out there'...
I just appreciated the convenience of them sending along a hardcopy description of their own,
I spose.
P.S. Looks as tho my previous post Link disappeared....
you may well have already found it....
if not by going to Amazon and doing a search on "falcon cb dipole" you will see it.

[MDYoungblood]

my buddy just gave me this antenna Firestik 2' (61cm) Single Roof Mount "NGP" Kit Complete No ground plane antenna system

This antenna you might get a workable SWR for maybe a couple channels, the dipole that everyone is referring to would be a lot better both receiving and transmitting. Once you get on the air you will be checking out the sponsors for bigger and better. The antenna is the heart of a radio system,coax is second. Over the years I have learned not to go cheap with the exception of building your own.

3's

Greg

[443 Arizona]

i knew a guy down the road in an HOA and he put an Antron in the frontyard tree. he painted it camo and HOA never saw it. it was not ideal setup, swr was high. no range.

[hippieman556]

i will start with the firestik

[Gunner357]

There is a book called:
"The Truth About CB Antennas" by William Orr and Stuart Cowan
copyright 1971 and paperback

Lots of antenna info in the forums and radio reference.com and other places.

73,

Mike

Yep I was reading some of that book