I am looking at purchasing a Falcon 2400 Watt 11 Meter CB Radio Dipole Base Station Antenna. Has anyone used one? Feedback requested. Here is a link to the item on Ebay. Workman W58 CB Base Antenna Same Design as Maco V58 | eBay
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Falcon 11 meter Dipole antenna?
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Hello davhi8: These antennas will work better than the non ground plane fiberglass sticks and offer way less interference to neighbors TV's and such. But the materials are on the cheap side. And if you have a amp that will do 2400 watts I would not suggest this antenna.
A amp that will do 2400 watts will cost approx. one two dollars a watt, not cheap. Put it at least 20 to 30 feet up if possible. Use good coax like LMR-400
Good Luck
Jay in the Mojave
A amp that will do 2400 watts will cost approx. one two dollars a watt, not cheap. Put it at least 20 to 30 feet up if possible. Use good coax like LMR-400
Good Luck
Jay in the Mojave
Incidentally, that is not a dipole.
Mike
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It looks like a ringo with a ground kit.
I really don't know dipole from moped... That said, I just want a big antenna that will work with my mobile rig set up as a base. It has been 30 years since I messed with CB's and want to tinker around once again. If it takes, I will spend some $$$ getting my license and a 10 meter rig.
Hello davhi8: Yeah that antenna will work well for you, better than the fiberglass stick that are a non ground plane antenna. 4 Watts will work quit well, especially with that antenna at 50 Ft high.
Its quit impressive when you look at the range equation and see how little the amps help out at times.
My first radio was Gonset G-12 powered by a old car battery, and had a battery charger, with a 102 inch whip antenna on the roof, no ground plane and high SWR but I was able to talk a few miles and had a blast.
Good luck and enjoy
Jay in the Mojave
Its quit impressive when you look at the range equation and see how little the amps help out at times.
My first radio was Gonset G-12 powered by a old car battery, and had a battery charger, with a 102 inch whip antenna on the roof, no ground plane and high SWR but I was able to talk a few miles and had a blast.
Good luck and enjoy
Jay in the Mojave
Thanks JM!
I am using my 12 volt solar backup system for power. I can run 12 volts at 100 amps for 48 hours without voltage loss. I should have everything set up within 2 weeks and will post my results. I truly appreciate the advise.
I am using my 12 volt solar backup system for power. I can run 12 volts at 100 amps for 48 hours without voltage loss. I should have everything set up within 2 weeks and will post my results. I truly appreciate the advise.
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