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antenna length?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Elroythekid, Jun 14, 2017.

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  1. Jun 14, 2017 #1
    Elroythekid

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    Need antennas and cable for my columbia. If I'm mounting to the mirrors how tall can I go? 48" or 36"
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2017 #2
    rabbiporkchop

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    Measure from the ground to the bracket then subtract from 13'6".
    4.5 to 5 foot seems average.
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2017 #3
    mike5511

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    And go as long as you can get away with......
     
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  5. Jun 15, 2017 #4
    KillingTime

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    76'8".

    Smack every tree, tunnel cap, 13'8" bridge, powerline & low flying bird like it owes you money.

    You got this, guy!
     
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  7. Jun 20, 2017 #5
    craig_sez

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    Angle it 20 deg and you will be fine..
     
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  8. Jun 20, 2017 #6
    craig_sez

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    If you have the arm on top and bottom ,i would mount it on the bottom(buy longer ant to)and use top part of the arm to keep it bending backwards in the wind..That way you can use a 6ft or maybe a 7..
     
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  9. Jun 22, 2017 #7
    Dirtymartini15x

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    I hit everything with my browning Br-78 but it gets out real good mounted on the top mirror arm on my CH mack daycab.
     
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  10. Jun 29, 2017 #8
    SpaceMann

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    You can even use a 9 foot whip to make a ground plane antenna for a base station!!! ;)
     
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  11. Jun 29, 2017 #9
    craig_sez

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    Your not gonna get a 9 ft on a truck unless you mount it LOWWWW...
     
    craig_sez, Jun 29, 2017
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  12. Jun 29, 2017 #10
    rabbiporkchop

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    Unless you use a couple of them to build a horizontal or inverted vee and mount it up high.
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    rabbiporkchop, Jun 29, 2017
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