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Looking for an NMO mount based CB antenna that can withstand high speeds
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quarterwave
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Larsen also makes an NMO 10 meter, which could work for 11.
This?
Larsen NMO27 [NMO27] - $34.95 : The Antenna Farm :: , Your Two Way Radio Source!
I'm not really sure what the meter part means.....I'm also looking for something less than $40, the cheaper the better. I should've specified that in the original post.
That would be it. 10 meters is 28MHz.. I'm a huge fan of Larsens antennas and have owned several for ham bands and have never been disappointed.
However, I've never owned this particular antenna.
However, I've never owned this particular antenna.
Will I be missing out on any channels with that antenna? I'm a noob at this stuff haha
No, you would need to tune it properly for the 27MHz band. It should work well once that is done. It will come with all the instructions you'll need
FFPM571
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define high speed?
I don't think speed matters with the antennas suggested, unless you're talking speeds in excess of 120 or so.
Now if you were running one of those crazy giant swizzle sticks (Browsing Store - CB ANTENNA VIPER SILVER WORKMAN) that seem to be popular on that band now, then you'd have a problem.
Now if you were running one of those crazy giant swizzle sticks (Browsing Store - CB ANTENNA VIPER SILVER WORKMAN) that seem to be popular on that band now, then you'd have a problem.
mmckenna
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I'll second the Larsen NMO-27. Great antenna and if installed correctly, should have no issues at highway speeds or well above. Be aware that the whip will fold over a bit at speeds and reduce efficiency, but I'd rather do that then a fiberglass antenna that might crack.
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If it helps you descide, the Larsen NMO27 is often what many state police agencies use as the CB antenna on their patrol cars. If it can withstand the speeds they drive, it should do fine for you. Since it's specifically made as a CB antenna it should cover the entire set of frequencies just fine.
I doubt that you would find a shorter one for NMO.. I don't think I've seen many NMO antennas for that band.
Short antennas do not work well on 27MHz CB. That is due to the way antennas work.
redneckcellphone
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how short exactly do you want the antenna?
First, understand that all mobile HF antennas are compromises. Antenna 'length' is based on frequency wave lengths and in the HF range they are going to be sort of 'big'. A very rough rule of thumb (RROT) is that something on the order of about 1/8 of a wave length is the shortest you can get without a LOT of compromise.
Another bunch of RROT is that 'looks' and performance are not all that compatible, almost direct opposites of each other. Of course, it's a 'mind set', depends on what you think 'looks' good.
Probably the two biggies are cost and what's practical. Practical being the the bigger of the two, sort of. You can ;load' an antenna to make it shorter, but the that loading always is a compromise, maybe not much of one, but still a compromise. Quit compromising when it suits you and still does close to what you wanted.
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Another bunch of RROT is that 'looks' and performance are not all that compatible, almost direct opposites of each other. Of course, it's a 'mind set', depends on what you think 'looks' good.
Probably the two biggies are cost and what's practical. Practical being the the bigger of the two, sort of. You can ;load' an antenna to make it shorter, but the that loading always is a compromise, maybe not much of one, but still a compromise. Quit compromising when it suits you and still does close to what you wanted.
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mikepdx
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I only use Larsen antennas for
durability, service life and performance.
The NMO-27 is a great antenna for CB & 10m amateur radio.
durability, service life and performance.
The NMO-27 is a great antenna for CB & 10m amateur radio.
Yes, Larsen is a good antenna brand.
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