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December 23rd 05, 03:12 AM posted to rec.radio.cb

On 22 Dec 2005 18:45:44 -0800, wrote:

Hi, I am looking to build an antenna for CB band... It will be going up
in my attic with about a 19 foot ceiling. I would like to have it free
standing as I have no way to get to the top to hang a wire type
antenna...

here is what I was thinking of doing:

I was going to biuld a 1/2 dipole but out of 1/2" copper pipe using PVC
pipe as insulators for the center and bottom and building some kind of
wood base for it.

will this work the same as a 12g wire dipole? do I still make each
side 8' 5" long or will this change? Does it matter what side is up?
any tips or ideas?

thanks
Jim

Jim,

Here is the site for the homemade 1/4 ground plane. The pipe would work better
here. So would rigid solid copper wire. I think this is a better option for
local talking. The dipole would work better for DX.

Whatever you do, keep it the hell away from any kind of romex or AC wiring. It
will induce some noise. I had a similar problem because of that. But you are
better off with a 19 foot attic. Get the antenna tip to the top of the roof.

Vinnie S.