if i use an old cb trunk mount for my 2 meter rig will there be a problem?
P policeMonitor Member Joined Jul 15, 2005 Messages 302 Location Michigan Apr 15, 2007 #1 if i use an old cb trunk mount for my 2 meter rig will there be a problem?
rescue161 KE4FHH Database Admin Joined Jun 5, 2002 Messages 3,675 Location Hubert, NC Apr 15, 2007 #2 Are you talking about using just the mount? or the whole trunk mount antenna? If it's the whole antenna, then what band are you planning on transmitting on? If it's for 10 meters, then you'll be fine and should trim the antenna for 10 meters.
Are you talking about using just the mount? or the whole trunk mount antenna? If it's the whole antenna, then what band are you planning on transmitting on? If it's for 10 meters, then you'll be fine and should trim the antenna for 10 meters.
P policeMonitor Member Joined Jul 15, 2005 Messages 302 Location Michigan Apr 15, 2007 #3 its just for rxing on the bands i was wondering if there is a difference on coax i should use
rescue161 KE4FHH Database Admin Joined Jun 5, 2002 Messages 3,675 Location Hubert, NC Apr 15, 2007 #4 Why don't you get a $20.00 lip mount 1/4 wave VHF antenna? They are cheap and would work a LOT better than a CB antenna for 2 meters.
Why don't you get a $20.00 lip mount 1/4 wave VHF antenna? They are cheap and would work a LOT better than a CB antenna for 2 meters.
P policeMonitor Member Joined Jul 15, 2005 Messages 302 Location Michigan Apr 15, 2007 #5 ok thank's alot!!!:wink: