It is interesting to see this subject broached. I have been wondering if
it's possible to install a long wire antenna on my 31 foot MH, tuned to
the cb frequencies.

Nate in Chicago


On Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:58:51 -0700, Jay in the Mojave wrote:

Hello All:

Ok here is a little more on the Motor Home Install.

Usually supplied is 18 feet of RG-58C Coax with many antennas isn't long
enough for most Motor Home installs.

By replacing the cheap-O RG-58C Coax with RG142 or RG142B or RG-400
Teflon Coax, with the length that is needed will be a big improvement
over the cheaper RG-58C coax supplied with the antenna, in this is case
a Wilson 1000 or 5000 Mobile Antenna. Its not a easy thing to do
changing the coax but not impossible. And its costs more money.

This allows you the longer length you need for the Motor Home Install,
and the Teflon Coax will last forever. And take several hundred watts to
a grand without any problems.

Cable Experts or most all coax dealers carry the good Teflon Coax.

http://www.cablexperts.com/

Jay in the Mojave