On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:55:48 -0500, "sxtera"
wrote:

Any body know if it is possible to use a long whip mobile antenna for a base
station antenna, and if it would be worth it to begin with? As you all can
understand, I'm trying to keep costs way down. I am also just starting out.
I have been told that cb radio is dying or dead, but I still hear that
people are still using them. Any information on this matter would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks.



A whip would work quite well for a base antenna.

Check he

http://tinyurl.com/3ypzf

This one is made from conduit, but you could adapt it to use a whip.
Using conduit should be cheaper, unless you already have the whip.

If you have metal gutters on the house use it for a ground plane with the 102"
whip mounted to a small L-bracket. Use a C-clamp to hold it temporarily while
moving it along the gutter and keep checking the SWR until its 1:1 then screw
it permanently to the gutter. Works as good as an antron and looks better too.