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Hello,
I want to put an antenna on a -fiberglass- motorhome (class a) and I'm not sure about the no gound plane vs the regular mobile antenna choices. I have a ladder rack on the back, and a luggage rack on top, but I'm not sure of how much ground I can get from that. I have a 102" whip laying around and I thought about mounting that to the back bumber with a homemade plastic 'standoff' at the top of the motorhome to keep it from swinging. Good idea, or no? (tree pruner is not what i want) but from the bumper I can use most of that 9' before it clears the roof on a fiberglass body. Strange combo. |
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"Steve" wrote in message . .. Hello, I want to put an antenna on a -fiberglass- motorhome (class a) and I'm not sure about the no gound plane vs the regular mobile antenna choices. I have a ladder rack on the back, and a luggage rack on top, but I'm not sure of how much ground I can get from that. I have a 102" whip laying around and I thought about mounting that to the back bumber with a homemade plastic 'standoff' at the top of the motorhome to keep it from swinging. Good idea, or no? (tree pruner is not what i want) but from the bumper I can use most of that 9' before it clears the roof on a fiberglass body. Strange combo. OK so the whip might be the ticket for now, next up is making a plastic or rubber standoff to keep it from swinging around so much. I figure I'll hook that to the luggage rack which is right at the roof line and let it -whip- above that somewhat. Any suggestions on what to use for the standoff, all things considered? 73 Steve. |
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"Steve" wrote in message OK so the whip might be the ticket for now, next up is making a plastic or rubber standoff to keep it from swinging around so much. I figure I'll hook that to the luggage rack which is right at the roof line and let it -whip- above that somewhat. Any suggestions on what to use for the standoff, all things considered? 73 Steve. I forgot to add the 'standoff' will need to be around two feet long and somewhat flexable/shock absorbing. 73 Steve. |
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Wooden snow brush handle. UV resistant zip tie at each end.
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Steve" wrote in message . .. "Steve" wrote in message OK so the whip might be the ticket for now, next up is making a plastic or rubber standoff to keep it from swinging around so much. I figure I'll hook that to the luggage rack which is right at the roof line and let it -whip- above that somewhat. Any suggestions on what to use for the standoff, all things considered? 73 Steve. I forgot to add the 'standoff' will need to be around two feet long and somewhat flexable/shock absorbing. 73 Steve. |
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"n9zas" wrote in message ... Stormin Mormon;691358 Wrote: Wooden snow brush handle. UV resistant zip tie at each end. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Steve" wrote in message . .. "Steve" wrote in message OK so the whip might be the ticket for now, next up is making a plastic or- rubber standoff to keep it from swinging around so much. I figure I'll hook that to the luggage rack which is right at the roof line and let it -whip- above that somewhat. Any suggestions on what to use for the standoff, all things considered? 73 Steve. - I forgot to add the 'standoff' will need to be around two feet long and somewhat flexable/shock absorbing. 73 Steve. Instead of a 102" whip flying around, As I posted earlier, it won't be flapping around except above the luggage rack. I intend to secure it with a non conductive standoff there. why not simply pick up a shakespear marine cb antenna that's designed to be used with fiberglass craft? It could be mirror-mounted then you're done! N9ZAS The mirrors are fibergalss too... and I don't like the idea of using my coax length to tune my swr. Plus the fact the 102" will out listen and talk most any coily antenna. (imo) I'm gonna try it and see if it's too directional, I'll let you know. 73 Steve |
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"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message ... Wooden snow brush handle. UV resistant zip tie at each end. Yeah something along those lines but a bit more flexable would work. Thanks Stormin. |
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Door sweep, or threshhold from the hardware store?
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Steve" wrote in message . .. "Stormin Mormon" wrote in message ... Wooden snow brush handle. UV resistant zip tie at each end. Yeah something along those lines but a bit more flexable would work. Thanks Stormin. |
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Nylon rope comes to mind.
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Steve" wrote in message . .. OK so the whip might be the ticket for now, next up is making a plastic or rubber standoff to keep it from swinging around so much. I figure I'll hook that to the luggage rack which is right at the roof line and let it -whip- above that somewhat. Any suggestions on what to use for the standoff, all things considered? 73 Steve. |
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On Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:24:06 -0400, "Steve"
wrote: Hello, I want to put an antenna on a -fiberglass- motorhome (class a) and I'm not sure about the no gound plane vs the regular mobile antenna choices. I have a ladder rack on the back, and a luggage rack on top, but I'm not sure of how much ground I can get from that. I have a 102" whip laying around and I thought about mounting that to the back bumber with a homemade plastic 'standoff' at the top of the motorhome to keep it from swinging. Good idea, or no? (tree pruner is not what i want) but from the bumper I can use most of that 9' before it clears the roof on a fiberglass body. Strange combo. Mounting an antenna on the side or back of a motorhome can be ineffective in some directions. You really need to have an antenna as free of obstructions as possible. The best choice for a lack of ground plane is a set of dual antennas. Something like this: click on dual antenna kit http://www.firestik.com/CatalogFrame.htm Or for a single antenna: http://www.firestik.com/Catalog/e30-ngp.htm More info: http://www.rightchannelradios.com/ng...cb-antenna-75/ |
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