New to base CBs looking for a antenna for a Galaxy DX-2547 AM/SSB CB Base Station. HOA does not allow external mounts but I have ample room in attic?
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Unless you have a very high attic, forget it since it is designed to be mounted in a verticle orientation. However, if you are creative, it would work as a flagpole. Actually, I got it to use on a few of the ham bands but I suspect it would work very well on CB. Don't use it with an amp as it isn't made to handle high power (but will work at 100 watts.)
282046
First of all, outstanding choice for a base station. Unless you have a giant attic, about 25 feet or so including ground plane kit, this antenia wont work. We have it installed about 10 feet above the roof line and it performs outstanding. I feel your pain..... Consider another type of attic specific antenna knowing your attic dimensions. On the up side....You will have a stealth installation. Good Luck....Mike Long Beach Ca.
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How about a wire dipole antenna in the attic? There's lots of information on the internet on how to build a dipole and it's cheap. It's just made out of wire cut to length for the 11 Meter CB Band. Google "Dipole". You can mount the dipole horizontally in your attic and still get decent results.Here's a pre-built dipole on Amazon: Falcon 2400 Watt 11 Meter Dipole Cb Radio Base Station AntennaYou can hang these things totally horizontally or in a "V Shape" from the top of your attic draping down the inner roof line. How about a wire dipole antenna in the attic? There's lots of information on the internet on how to build a dipole and it's cheap. It's just made out of wire cut to length for the 11 Meter CB Band. Google "Dipole". You can mount the dipole horizontally in your attic and still get decent results.Here's a pre-built dipole on Amazon: Falcon 2400 Watt 11 Meter Dipole Cb Radio Base Station AntennaYou can hang these things totally horizontally or in a "V Shape" from the top of your attic draping... » Read More How about a wire dipole antenna in the attic? There's lots of information on the internet on how to build a dipole and it's cheap. It's just made out of wire cut to length for the 11 Meter CB Band. Google "Dipole". You can mount the dipole horizontally in your attic and still get decent results.Here's a pre-built dipole on Amazon: Falcon 2400 Watt 11 Meter Dipole Cb Radio Base Station AntennaYou can hang these things totally horizontally or in a "V Shape" from the top of your attic draping down the inner roof line. « Show Less
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Z: put it on a mast and mount it in best location you have, even if it is attached to your tin can. Just don't ground the coax to your tin can. Your metal box will be a tiny blip in the total RF energy radiating from the antenna. Consider that there are dozens of antennas made that are suitable for mounting on RV (a smaller tin can) and they work fine. So don't worry about your metal box, just do a good installation, use the best coax you can and enjoy!
1514553
This antenna is not listed as to be compatible with any CB Radios. Works with cellular (806 - 894 MHz) and PCS (1850 - 1990 MHz) bands.
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If heard of people putting antennas in their attics`. I guess you could this one, too. If your attics big enough and your not to far from TV stations. Buildings and trees block tv signals, I would think an attic does the same? Putting this on a 20-25 ft. pole down the side of house & using Quad Sheild RG-6 coax 75 ohm Cable , probably would get you better signal & stations further away. Mines on a 50ft. tower connected to 50` feet of RG-6 cable down to the amp. & I`m getting stations 60 miles ( south & east) away.
941710
I used the tripod the old antenna was on. You can get one at RadioShack or on line.
2165132
Yes, as a matter of fact, I live in a two story town home. I simply mounted it in the attic at the highest point possible. My town home has a central wiring box with a splitter that connects TV outlets in all the bedrooms and the living room, so I just dropped an RG6 cable from the antenna into the central box, and connected it to the splitter. You can also mount it outside on a pole, which is supposed to provide even better reception. For me, mounting it inside, on the wall would have been tacky. I wanted it out of site, so the attic was perfect. If you do not have access to the attic, and your apartment is not prewired with coax cable, the only thing you can do is mount it on the wall behind your TV. Yes, as a matter of fact, I live in a two story town home. I simply mounted it in the attic at the highest point possible. My town home has a central wiring box with a splitter that connects TV outlets in all the bedrooms and the living room, so I just dropped an RG6 cable from the antenna into the central box, and connected it to the splitter. You can also mount it outside on a pole, which is supposed to provide even better reception. For me, mounting it inside, on the wall would have been tacky. I wanted it out of site, so the attic was perfect. If you do not have access to the attic, and... » Read More Yes, as a matter of fact, I live in a two story town home. I simply mounted it in the attic at the highest point possible. My town home has a central wiring box with a splitter that connects TV outlets in all the bedrooms and the living room, so I just dropped an RG6 cable from the antenna into the central box, and connected it to the splitter. You can also mount it outside on a pole, which is supposed to provide even better reception. For me, mounting it inside, on the wall would have been tacky. I wanted it out of site, so the attic was perfect. If you do not have access to the attic, and your apartment is not prewired with coax cable, the only thing you can do is mount it on the wall behind your TV. « Show Less
1478245
Concur with previous comments. Best to mount it outdoor, chimney mount, using pipe, some strapping, and the brackets that come with the antenna.
115516
you may want to shop around and get better advise on that question. i bought this antenna and was really disappointed in the fact that it was only five inches high. not what i was looking for at all.
113534
Trial and error would be your best bet. If you have a previous cable provider you can connect the antenna in to the input and send the signal throughout your home of course that would mean mounting it outside. I did this and it worked great.
1553739
Yes, mine is in the attic. Beware, the antenna is very large. You will also need to point the antenna in a particular direction (towards the towers) for best reception. I would recommend measuring beforehand to prevent any surprises!
1731044
I am using a rooftop antenna with a signal booster from Radio Shack. Should probably use an antenna made for digital TV.
1075771
The base on my phone does not appear to have a wall mount option. I also don't see a receiver catch to hold the receiver in place when mounted on a wall.
1691448
Vertical antennas generally need base radials. With a mobile mount such as this one the metal roof of the vehicle supplies that. If you have a house with a metal roof it should work fine. My mag base antenna works fine on the metal roof of my porch, if I bring it inside and set it on the wooden floor it doesn't work well at all.
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I can't be of much assistance. Our system uses Wilson's uni-directional external mounted on a 30-foot mast. From there it connects, via coaxial cable to an amplifier inside the home and then to an internal antenna.
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That is the CB I'm using with it. You remove the rubber duckie, and attach the coax. It seems to me that having some sort of plug for the duckie mount would be nice, but you're on your own there.
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The antenna will come with everything required to attach it to a standard pole mount. The pole can be made of wood, plastic, fiberglass or metal...it doesn't matter since the antenna is insulated from the pole by the mounting hardware. Grounding the antenna is recommended although I didn't do it. You will need coaxial cable and this can be cut to length and terminated or ordered preassembled with the connectors. The antenna comes with a small amplifier (about the size of a pack of cigarettes) which must be installed in the coaxial line and plugged into a 110 volt outlet in order for the antenna to work. The 110 volt power cord is about 5 feet long and has a standard plug on the end. It is recommended that the amplifier be put in the coaxial line as close to the antenna as possible so you'll need to investigate the best way to do that. Keep in mind that the higher the antenna is, the better the reception so take this into account in selecting a mounting location. Mine is outside on a chimney mounted pole and has survived strong sun, hailstorms and high winds for the past two years without a problem. I installed a 110 volt receptacle in my attic and routed the coaxial cable through my attic and dropped it into a built-in entertainment cabinet. Splitters can be installed in the coaxial line downstream of the amplifier to rout to multiple TV sets but the signal will weaken as more splits are installed. Hope this helps.
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While CB with a decent antenna can cover that area and you can legally use it for your business, it will not be dependable under legal wattage. CBs are line-of-site only, this is why they are great for truckers. I am a licensed radio operator so I know what I am talking about. I recommend licensing a frequency with the FCC and getting business-band radios. Or you could simply just use cell phones.