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    Using a Mobile Antenna as a Base Anetnna ???

    I have been thinging of using a mobile (possibly Coil antenna) as a base station antenna, do to height restrictions where I live. Is there anything special that I need to do, since it will not have a vehicle to use as a ground?
    Of all the things I have lost, through out my life, I miss my mind the most!!!

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    add a ground plane and a coax choke

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    BTW , for not much more than the cost of the antennas mentioned you can get a 5/8 base antenna that will do significantly better .

    http://www.palcoelectronics.com/p1005081.aspx

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    I need to point out that I have a height restriction, so I cannot put up anything over 9' maybe 10' and that will be pushing it but I think I can get away with it.

    Quote Originally Posted by BOOTY MONSTER View Post
    BTW , for not much more than the cost of the antennas mentioned you can get a 5/8 base antenna that will do significantly better .

    http://www.palcoelectronics.com/p1005081.aspx
    Of all the things I have lost, through out my life, I miss my mind the most!!!

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    One of the Wilson Antenna's would be a good chice
    Eddie aka Ducksoupe

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    Would a wire coat hanger on a broom stick stick up too high where your at?


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    Quote Originally Posted by JesseJamesDallas View Post
    Would a wire coat hanger on a broom stick stick up too high where your at?
    That's cute! I actually have about 8' that I can get away with.
    Of all the things I have lost, through out my life, I miss my mind the most!!!

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    Use a dipole, they're inexpensive, easy to hide, and will easily out perform any mobile antenna.

    Sent from your mom's mobile phone.

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