John Doty wrote:

ken wrote:
Make sure the Radio Shack mag-mount does not have an imbedded CB coil
in it:

A simple loading coil should have no noticeable effect below the
resonant band. A more complex matching network could be a problem.

-jpd

Wouldn't a long whip with no coil be better than a short one for the CB
band with a loading coil?


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Yes it would. If it were me, I'd use a trunk or bumper mount for a 102"
CB whip. Its nothing more than a piece of wire and should work great.
"starman" wrote in message
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Wouldn't a long whip with no coil be better than a short one for the CB
band with a loading coil?


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Yes it would. If it were me, I'd use a trunk or bumper mount for a 102"
CB whip. Its nothing more than a piece of wire and should work great.
"starman" wrote in message
...

Wouldn't a long whip with no coil be better than a short one for the CB
band with a loading coil?


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CW, and STARMAN,

For a "Receive" ONLY Shortwave Antenna for a Car using a separate
Shortwave Radio. The 'basic' CB Whip Antenna mounted on the Rear
Bumper would be my choice too.

1. Provides a separate Antenna for the Shortwave Radio; and does
not mess with the car's standard AM/FM Radio and Antenna system.

2. Allows the use of standard 50 Ohm Coax for easy hook-up
and the coax shielding can aid in automotive noise reduction.

3. Noise Reduction 'filtering' may be required on the Power Inputs
of the Shortwave Radio.

4. A small Antenna Tuner / Pre-Selector like a MFJ-956 may help
tp improve signal levels.

NOTE: One problem may be that many new cars no longer have good old
Chrome Bumpers; being equiped with plastic/rubber covered 5 MPH bumbers.

iane ~ RHF
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