Antenna setup

[OzPrepper]

Hello All

I have decided to reminisce my youth and just purchased a Galaxy 979 and will be setting it up as a base station.

I will be purchasing the 5/8 antenna below but have no idea how to mount it as I used to just put a whip on my car 20 years ago and have never setup a base station.

http://shockwaveantennas.com.au/58a.jpg

Does anyone have any tips on setting something like this up.

Many thanks

Edit - I posted this in the wrong section I think, should be in the CB section.

 

[NDRADIONUT]

What is the model number and company name ? Does it have an assembly instruction sheet with it ?

 

[OzPrepper]

What is the model number and company name ? Does it have an assembly instruction sheet with it ?

I wasn't sure if posting company names was allowed so didn't put it in my original post, it's from an Aussie guy who makes his own antennas at the link below, the one I was interested in was the second one.

Shockwave Antennas - Australia

I don't think it comes with instructions it pretty much just screws together.

 

[NDRADIONUT]

I think the top antenna would work almost as well as the second one..... Im sure it will have instructions with it....

 

[NDRADIONUT]

THIS WOULD DO FINE FOR A LOT LESS MONEY ALSO...
Amazon.com: Solarcon A-99 CB Base Station Antenna: Automotive

 

[OzPrepper]

Thanks for the advice, the reason for choosing the second one was because I was told the 5/8 would improve skip a lot and being over here in Aus not a lot of people are using 27Mhz these days so reach is important.

Very much a novice here.

 

[NDRADIONUT]

How much is the 295.00 unit in us dollars ?

 

[NDRADIONUT]

Dont buy shockwave antennas

 

[OzPrepper]

How much is the 295.00 unit in us dollars ?

About $214 US

Unfortunately the amazon link you sent me says they don't ship to Aus and after a little research they are about $250 to buy over here.

 

[NDRADIONUT]

Its certainly a nice heavy duty antenna....

 

[OzPrepper]

We do get a fair amount of wind where I live as well so it would certainly withstand a beating.

I might do a little more research and look at all my options.

 

[NDRADIONUT]

Maybe inquire in an AUS. Forum ??

 

[OzPrepper]

Maybe inquire in an AUS. Forum ??

Read my mind, just found an Aus forum for CB's.

 

[TheSpaceMann]

IMAX 2000!!!

 

[friskidog]

I had a sirio gainmaster 5/8 wave that worked great till it blew down $189 @ coppers

 

[SCPD]

If you are having weather issues and wind like stated, look at the Shockwave antennas made here in the US, or Mr. Coily , or an I10K. Made to take some wind load!!