On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 18:35:36 -0500, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:

+ I suggest that you go to a library or obtain a copy of the Amateur
+ Radio Antenna Handbook. A good starting point.
+
+I tried to build a few antennas for CB. Too big to deal with.
+
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Inverted V antennae are not so bad. I tend to agree that a full wave
loop is a bit large at CB frequencies to manage, doable if you have
patience.

+2 meters antennas are small, portable and get good gain.
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Quite true.

+Plus, the range on VHF-FM is incredible. 50 watts will
+talk farther then 120 watts of sideband on CB.
+(not including skip, tropo or other enhancements)
+
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First impression on this statement makes me a bit weary as to its
validity as a general statement. Especially if you are considering
line of sight communications.

In a more specific case it may very well be so. Trying to make a
general statement that "x" power output at "y" frequency yields better
distance than "w" power at "z" frequency may not always be true. The
major effects on communication distance is determined primarily by
transmitter and reciever antenna hieghts. Given equal antennae hieght
for both bands, and equal gain, then one can better compare distance
versus power.

It maybe true in your case. It may not be true in all cases.

james