Drifter wrote:
I want to connect a mobile CB radio to a power supply in the garage.

My question: Is it possible to use my Wilson 1000 as a type of "base

station" antenna or will I have to purchase an antenna designed just

for base station use?

Any tips and info will be greatly appreciated.

You certainly can do this... but you will need a ground plane for the
antenna radiator to work against. This could be something as simple as
perhaps a 3'x3' piece of sheetmetal underneath the antenna. If you have
a magnet mount... you can just plunk the antenna on. If you have have a
trunk lip mount, you'll have to connect the lip mount to the sheetmetal
via braid. Remember to keep the antenna near the center of the metal
mass for best omni-directional results. Hope that helps...

www.telstar-electronics.com

"Telstar Electronics" wrote in message
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Drifter wrote:
I want to connect a mobile CB radio to a power supply in the garage.

My question: Is it possible to use my Wilson 1000 as a type of "base

station" antenna or will I have to purchase an antenna designed just

for base station use?

Any tips and info will be greatly appreciated.

You certainly can do this... but you will need a ground plane for the
antenna radiator to work against. This could be something as simple as
perhaps a 3'x3' piece of sheetmetal underneath the antenna. If you have
a magnet mount... you can just plunk the antenna on. If you have have a
trunk lip mount, you'll have to connect the lip mount to the sheetmetal
via braid. Remember to keep the antenna near the center of the metal
mass for best omni-directional results. Hope that helps...


3' X 3', huh Brian? At 27Mhz? Is this some sort of magic sheetmetal with
superior RF characteristics you've patented? Glad to see you are not
building antennas.

U-Know-Who wrote:
3' X 3', huh Brian? At 27Mhz? Is this some sort of magic sheetmetal with
superior RF characteristics you've patented? Glad to see you are not
building antennas.

That size piece of metal should work just fine... how big do you think
the roof of your car is where it normally sits... not much bigger.

www.telstar-electronics.com

"Telstar Electronics" wrote in message
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U-Know-Who wrote:
3' X 3', huh Brian? At 27Mhz? Is this some sort of magic sheetmetal with
superior RF characteristics you've patented? Glad to see you are not
building antennas.

That size piece of metal should work just fine... how big do you think
the roof of your car is where it normally sits... not much bigger.


Actually, the entire car is used as a ground plane. Why do you think 1/4
wave ground planes have 9' radials? Just to make them look cool? By your
theory, they could get by with 3' radials.

Suggested reading for Brian:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...antenna+theory

Just a start, not intended to all inclusive. You should probably stick to
trying to improve the Skywave until you understand BASIC antenna theory. At
this point, you don't have a clue. Build an antenna and do some
experimenting before you give bad advice.

"Jay in the Mojave" wrote...

This was a TVI and all kinds of Interference looking for a place to happen.

Interference can be a real pain...
http://www.load-of.cobblers.org/news/rfi.php


:~)

Peter.
http://www.citizensband.radiouk.com/

"Scott in Baltimore" wrote...

You can use a Wilson 1000 as a base antenna IF you put a car sized
ground plane under it,

Not a problem.
It is possible to carefully position your car so that you can stick the
magmount on the trunk...
http://www.load-of.cobblers.org/rrcb/images/carwall.jpg



:~)

Peter.
http://www.citizensband.radiouk.com/

"Drifter" wrote...
I want to connect a mobile CB radio to a power supply in the garage.

My question: Is it possible to use my Wilson 1000 as a type of "base
station" antenna or will I have to purchase an antenna designed just
for base station use?

Any tips and info will be greatly appreciated.


A base type is better, as it will get greater distances, but any CB antenna
can be used as a base antenna.

If you use a mobile type, it must be placed on a ground plane. This
ground plane could be solid metal, but could be a few metal rods
or stretched out wire.
More radials is better, and thicker wire would be better than thin.

If you make a ground plane with a stud mount in the middle, a mobile
antenna could be swapped between the car and base mounts - but
remember not to leave it out there when not in use - they are easily
removed by a passing scumbag.

It is also possible to make your own antenna from wire. A dipole
makes a reasonable antenna at a very low cost, and is easily mounted
or hung from something.


Regards,

Peter.
http://www.citizensband.radiouk.com/

"Telstar Electronics" wrote in message
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U-Know-Who wrote:
3' X 3', huh Brian? At 27Mhz? Is this some sort of magic sheetmetal with
superior RF characteristics you've patented? Glad to see you are not
building antennas.

That size piece of metal should work just fine... how big do you think
the roof of your car is where it normally sits... not much bigger.


Won't work properly.
Here are some links that will aid you in learning about building antennas.
http://www.sgcworld.com/radialstechnote.html
http://members.tripod.com/~cb_antennas/index.shtml
http://www.softcom.net/users/kd6dks/quad.html
http://home.att.net/~wizardoz/cbmw/a...i.html#groundp

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"Peter" wrote in message
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"Drifter" wrote...
I want to connect a mobile CB radio to a power supply in the garage.

My question: Is it possible to use my Wilson 1000 as a type of "base
station" antenna or will I have to purchase an antenna designed just
for base station use?

Any tips and info will be greatly appreciated.


A base type is better, as it will get greater distances, but any CB
antenna
can be used as a base antenna.

If you use a mobile type, it must be placed on a ground plane. This
ground plane could be solid metal, but could be a few metal rods
or stretched out wire.
More radials is better, and thicker wire would be better than thin.

If you make a ground plane with a stud mount in the middle, a mobile
antenna could be swapped between the car and base mounts - but
remember not to leave it out there when not in use - they are easily
removed by a passing scumbag.

It is also possible to make your own antenna from wire. A dipole
makes a reasonable antenna at a very low cost, and is easily mounted
or hung from something.


Regards,

Peter.
http://www.citizensband.radiouk.com/


Make sure you use some grease if you want to swap it back and forth as the
threads could get rusted. I have a 102" whip that I am trying to reuse with
the same problem. It's soaking in liquid wrench at the moment.
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Indulge, my every need.
UV Count 1
Religion is a whore! (Slayer)
Stupid is as stupid does.
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On 5 Sep 2006 16:26:53 -0700, "Telstar Electronics"
wrote in
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U-Know-Who wrote:
3' X 3', huh Brian? At 27Mhz? Is this some sort of magic sheetmetal with
superior RF characteristics you've patented? Glad to see you are not
building antennas.

That size piece of metal should work just fine... how big do you think
the roof of your car is where it normally sits... not much bigger.


Three feet square? What do -you- drive..... a hot-dog cart?