Does this antenna require a ground plane?
333997
It works fine without a ground plate. However it will fly off your car at about 80MPH.
997941
It doesn't unless there's a co-ax fitting for antenna attachment. At least that's why I recall returning it.
1699091
Yes the mount plate should be grounded, thru mast, tower or if in or on a tree/fiberglass pole. use a ground wire to ground.
727605
Hook up your coax to your antenna and seal around with heat shrink tubing or that new seal tape that is out..Ground pole two foot in ground with ground rod if you can with a 8 foot rebar.If no Copper rod is available.If you can not go down that far due to rocks or bolder under ground. I put in a 5 ft copper rod than tied in a #4 grounding wire 5ft out at a foot deep pointing away from the house due to I had a huge bolder under ground. Hope you can go straight down. Use a electric hammer from a tool rental place or a friends. Will make life a lot easier.Antenna grounds to metal of pole.Does not need to be grounded for this antenna..Mine has been fine for months. Take your time and do it right the first time. If you can get the base of antenna up minumum 20'. 40' would be ideal.Remember to guy line tie your pole 20' and above.Use a proper antenna mast. I have a telescoping mast from channel master. Check Amazon. Cheap poles will cause havoc if you have bad weather.Do not over tighten your radials "ground plane" or antenna pierces. Snug with lock washers.No lock tight.If you are afraid they will come loose than tape around connected antennas.Well good luck. Ham operator. 73s
991719
You'll find detailed instructions here:http://www.columbiaisa.50webs.com/antenna_grounding_explanation.htm
959117
Grounding any antenna is not required for indoor use including attic installations.To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast beingstruck by lightning, follow the National or Local ElectricalCodes to properly ground these items during installation.Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protectagainst energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contactwith live electrical wires.The National Electrical Code includes the requirementsfor grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Pleaseconsult the NEC, a local licensed electrician, or a localelectrical inspector for details.If outdoor, we suggest that antennas should be grounded according to your local electrical codes. Grounding any antenna is not required for indoor use including attic installations.To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast beingstruck by lightning, follow the National or Local ElectricalCodes to properly ground these items during installation.Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protectagainst energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contactwith live electrical wires.The National Electrical Code includes the requirementsfor grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Pleaseconsult the NEC, a local... » Read More Grounding any antenna is not required for indoor use including attic installations.To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast beingstruck by lightning, follow the National or Local ElectricalCodes to properly ground these items during installation.Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protectagainst energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contactwith live electrical wires.The National Electrical Code includes the requirementsfor grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Pleaseconsult the NEC, a local licensed electrician, or a localelectrical inspector for details.If outdoor, we suggest that antennas should be grounded according to your local electrical codes. « Show Less
331521
Yes, but as with any antenna placement is critical. I did not have very much luck in finding an adequate place to use this on my property and SWR's always were unsatisfactory. If you are planning to set up a CB radio base station and build an antenna then I recommend using a whip antenna and build your own ground plane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bolyErI2888. For a factory made antenna the Solarcon Antron 99 CB antenna with ground plane Antenna is hard to beat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMNYQJmKOtg
102831
You do not need a ground connection. Just a hot line and a neutral connection.
805634
I have no idea but theoretically it shouldn't need it. All I know is that it did not work at all for me. I returned it and I had to go back to a regular traditional style antenna.
1690891
This antenna is a simple dipole with an impedence matching device at the base which (combined with the physical length) optimizes it for the marine VHF frequency region. A ground plane antenna (a different configuration) has slightly higher sensitivity in the horizontal plane, but, due to potential rising and falling of the vessel's pitch, is less ideal for at-sea applications.
302571
If you are close to an airport you shouldn't have any problem. Are you up in the air or on the ground? I am assuming the battery is fully charged! Make there is nothing wrong with the antenna.
1371801
You should ground it. There is a grounding kit available from the manufacturer, but you can do it yourself. Another option is moving the antenna down. Mine is only 7 feet off the ground and it works perfectly. You may not need to have it up so high. Also consider an inline coax surge protector.
1226730
I purchased mine at least a year ago and no, it did not have an antenna pole. I used a piece of conduit for my application, and it's worked out fine.
204233
This is essentially a dipole, you cannot ground the antenna, it will not work.
106522
I would imagine that it could be used as a base antenna booster since it has it's own ground plane
912308
Correction...my mistake . It takes does not have a ground wire. It grounds itself when bolted to the car. In my case, I have a fiberglass body so I had to run a ground wire to the bolt. All in all easy install, and for those who claimed bad reception probably should check their power connection. This thing is awsome!!
638244
I believe it depends on the version. The newer model does not need it? Check their web site. Its always best to ground everything though.