BrettL
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I have a truck that I don't mind drilling holes in. I can mount a homebrew or manufacturer antenna on top of the cab or on the tool box in the center. I will be using a ball mount for the mounting applications.
I am currently using a Comet SSB-7. It seems to work but I want more/better. I don't want a mag mount. I want a antenna with good ground capabilities. I have a MFJ Antenna Analyzer and have been reading about Antenna Theory. If I read about Antenna Theory for ever how long God intends for me to live I will never understand all of it!
The Comet SSB-7 has the PL-259 fitting that connects to the SO-32 base. I though about using a SO-32 chassis mount on top my roof and screwing the antenna into it. This way it would be grounded instead of on a magnet. I know I will have to make a larger square plate underneath the chassis mount to add stability to the roof so it don't flex the roof causing too much stress.
I have not found a lot of info about 5/8, 3/4,7/8 wave antennas for mobile applications. I want better omin direction gain than the Comet SSB-7 if it is possible. I read where a guy built a j-pole with 300 ohm twin lead and mounted on his rear bumper. I liked the idea except it did not ground to the vehicle and was on the bumper. I DO NOT mind scraping the tops of things. If I have to park away from something and walk to it then that's fine. I need the exercise anways!!
I have multiple CB antennas I can destroy or I can go buy the materials new. I want to use shortest length of coax if I can.
Any ideas or where I can get some good info on a high Omni gain grounded mobile antenna?
I am currently using a Comet SSB-7. It seems to work but I want more/better. I don't want a mag mount. I want a antenna with good ground capabilities. I have a MFJ Antenna Analyzer and have been reading about Antenna Theory. If I read about Antenna Theory for ever how long God intends for me to live I will never understand all of it!
The Comet SSB-7 has the PL-259 fitting that connects to the SO-32 base. I though about using a SO-32 chassis mount on top my roof and screwing the antenna into it. This way it would be grounded instead of on a magnet. I know I will have to make a larger square plate underneath the chassis mount to add stability to the roof so it don't flex the roof causing too much stress.
I have not found a lot of info about 5/8, 3/4,7/8 wave antennas for mobile applications. I want better omin direction gain than the Comet SSB-7 if it is possible. I read where a guy built a j-pole with 300 ohm twin lead and mounted on his rear bumper. I liked the idea except it did not ground to the vehicle and was on the bumper. I DO NOT mind scraping the tops of things. If I have to park away from something and walk to it then that's fine. I need the exercise anways!!
I have multiple CB antennas I can destroy or I can go buy the materials new. I want to use shortest length of coax if I can.
Any ideas or where I can get some good info on a high Omni gain grounded mobile antenna?
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