"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/