I have a working cb unit by Radio Shack, TRC-487. which I used in my truck until vehicle died. I was wondering if I can make a base station at home with this unit and the 9 ft whip antennae that I used with it. Photos attached. Unfortunately, I didn't save the coaxial. Hopefully I'm in the right forum to get the info! Thanks.
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Newbie, Convert CB to Base Unit
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Get the antenna base as high as is possible.
You’ll need a power supply (5A; 120V to 12V) to run the radio.
RG58 coax.
How to Ground a CB Base Station Antenna
Base station antennas are fixed installations for receiving radio signals, and are usually on tall structures placed at a great height over the ground. This makes them easy targets for lightning strikes, as they're usually high structures made of a conductor. Grounding your base station antenna...
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More details will apply. You’ve enough to get a start, yes, but it’s best to have a thorough plan and go thru listed steps.
A typical CB base station vertical antenna is 18-22’ tall.
This is likely the best known entry level antenna (not an endorsement, but a start point).
The A99 – a best seller | CB Radio Magazine
The A99 - a best seller When your 16 year old neighbor buys an old Navaho base station and asks you (the local CB guru of the block) what would be a good, cheap, starter antenna for him, you suggest the A99. This same scenario has been played out in different variations thousands of The A99 - a...
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A99
The antenna system is make-or-break in terms of satisfaction with any radio rig.
Deserves first place in future plans & $$.
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Thanks!!!
Thanks, diagram looks like a can do!!View attachment 151028
Get the antenna base as high as is possible.
You’ll need a power supply (5A; 120V to 12V) to run the radio.
RG58 coax.
How to Ground a CB Base Station Antenna
Base station antennas are fixed installations for receiving radio signals, and are usually on tall structures placed at a great height over the ground. This makes them easy targets for lightning strikes, as they're usually high structures made of a conductor. Grounding your base station antenna...
More details will apply. You’ve enough to get a start, yes, but it’s best to have a thorough plan and go thru listed steps.
A typical CB base station vertical antenna is 18-22’ tall.
This is likely the best known entry level antenna (not an endorsement, but a start point).
The A99 – a best seller | CB Radio Magazine
The A99 - a best seller When your 16 year old neighbor buys an old Navaho base station and asks you (the local CB guru of the block) what would be a good, cheap, starter antenna for him, you suggest the A99. This same scenario has been played out in different variations thousands of The A99 - a...
A99
The antenna system is make-or-break in terms of satisfaction with any radio rig.
Deserves first place in future plans & $$.
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