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For best reception and transmission, your CB Transceiver should use an antenna especially
designed for a frequency of 27 MHz. Antennas are purchased separately and include installation
instructions.
Numerous types of CB antennas are available that range from emphasis on ease of installation
to emphasis on performance. Often the difference in performance between many mobile
antennas is modest.
Your Transceiver has a standard antenna connector, type SO-239 (located on rear panel), for
easy connection to a standard PL-259 coax plug. The antenna matching circuit in your Trans-
ceiver requires no adjustment if the antenna load is between 35 and 100 ohms. If the coax
antenna cable must be made longer, use coax cable with impedance and frequency ratings for
27 MHz, and use only enough cable to suit your needs. This will insure a proper impedance
match and maximum power from the transmitter to the antenna.
BASE ANTENNAS
When using this CB Transceiver as a base station, any Citizen Band ground plane, dipole or
vertical antenna may be used. REMEMBER, THE RADIO WILL TRANSMIT ONLY AS GOOD
AS ITS ANTENNA, SO CHOOSE THE BEST ANTENNA THAT WILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS.
The range of the transceiver depends basically on the height of the antenna. Whenever possible,
select the highest location within the P & T limits.
The GROUND PLANE antenna provides greater coverage and is non-directional. Ideal for
mobile-to-mobile (or to base) operation, it is designed for medium-long range communication.
Whatever type antenna you choose, a good ground is important. Be sure you have metal-to-
metal contact at the point where antenna is mounted on car. Painted surfaces should be scraped
(at least a small area) to assure metal-to-metal contact. This will provide protection to your
system and reduce static interference.
Use coaxial cable rated for the 27 MHz frequency when connecting your Base Station antenna
to the transceiver. Use 27 MHz connectors and terminate them well when installing the antenna
system.
MOBILE ANTENNAS
Some of the mobile antennas available are:
TYPE
ADVANTAGE
•
CB-AM-FM Combination with
Some performance compromised, but use single
CB splitter
antenna on vehicle.
•
Magnetic mount
No mounting installation required.
•
Gutter mount
Easy to install.
•
Bonnet/Boot
Easy to install, location flexibility.
•
Rooftop
Permanent installation, high antenna location.
•
108" (1 /4
wave)
Performance oriented, but garage parking limitation.
•
Twin antennas mirror or
Performance (specialized application) and
cab mount
appearance appeal.
•
No ground plane
For use on boats, snowmobiles or motor bikes.
•
Base station types
Permanent in home use application
(not applicable to mobile use).
Select the antenna that best fits your use or installation needs. You may want to install your
CB in more than one vehicle or location. For that purpose, additional bracket, power cord and
antennas are available.
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