using mobil as base

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Farm Trucker, May 4, 2012.

  1. May 4, 2012 #1
    Farm Trucker

    Farm Trucker Bobtail Member

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    i was thinking that since im having trouble finding a base could i hook a mobil cb like a cobra 29xlt classic up to a 12v converter (that i have) then hooked that to a base antenna would it work the same as a base?
     
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  3. May 4, 2012 #2
    MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    if you use a mag mount antenna in the house, put it on a cookie sheet or a pizza pan.

    It's needed for the "ground plain" that would be missing from the vehicle.
     
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  4. May 4, 2012 #3
    WA4GCH

    WA4GCH Road Train Member

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    Yes you can many radios can be run base or mobile ....

    Here is a example
     

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  5. May 4, 2012 #4
    Big_m

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    Yes it will work very well. Just use at least RG-8 coax.
     
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  7. May 6, 2012 #5
    mike5511

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    That is really all a base is; a mobile with a built in power supply. Which brings me to my point, be sure your power supply is big enough to run your radio.
     
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    Channel Jumper, Big_m and WA4GCH Thank this.
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