CB Radio Antennas - Homebase
There are a number of well known CB Radio antennas on the market and some are extremely expensive while others are much cheaper and possibly much less effective.
Here we will review a number of the more popular home base antennas which are available with links to where they can be purchased.
Siro Gainmaster
The Sirio Gain-Master is a fibreglass base station antenna for CB and 10m amateur band. designed by electromagnetic simulation to achieve the best gain and optimise its radiation pattern and bandwidth. The Siri Gainmaster is manufactured in Italy with high quality materials.
The design of the element works like a central fed dipole so all RF currents on the radiator are in-phase and the ground plane radials are not required. The coil at the bottom works like an RF-choke for the best decoupling from mast and feed line. Made of telescopic fiberglass tubes, it is DC-grounded for the best protection from static discharge.
Thunderpole 5
The 'Thunderpole 5' is a high performance base station antenna. The top section has a tunable whip which can be trimmed to suit your preferred frequency band from 25Mhz to 30MHz
The usable frequency band makes it ideal for use on the CB and 10 metre band as well as DX'ing. Made from fibreglass in 3 sections with a top stainless steel whip. The total length (including the whip) is 18 feet. The weatherproof fibreglass design means you will be able to enjoy years of use from this antenna.
BUY THUNDERPOLE 5
Antron 99
The 18' Antron 99 Base CB antenna is perfect for the CB user who wants a base CB setup but isn't interested in taking out a loan to buy the equipment. This antenna is a popular choice for small businesses that use base CB location for their specific areas but don't need to talk across the country. Tuning the Antron 99 is simple with the Adjust-A-Match tuning feature, which lets you move two rings up and down the antenna to set the frequency. The Antron 99 is perfect if you're looking for an effective, high-value antenna.
Solarcon Imax 2000
3-section Fibreglass Base Antenna covering from 15 metres right up to 28 MHz (with a tuner). On 27 MHz it is especially efficient and a popular choice for long distance working.
Specifications:
- Power : Tested to 5000w
- Bandwidth : Typically 2Mhz bandwidth with 2:1 VSWR
- Relative gain : 1-2 dB higher than the best of its competitors
- Wind rating : 100 mph
- Wavelength : 5/8 wave
- Connection : SO239 (PL259)
- Length : 24' (3 x 8' sections)
- Mounting : 2 x U-bolts (supplied)
Excalibur
The Excalibur is perfect for when a Full size homebase antenna can not be erected.
The Excalibur is perfect for Balcony or loft mount.
Performance of the Excalibur is not bad at all considdering the size.
4 to 5 Miles can easily be achieved if mounted outside and up to 2 Miles if mounted in the loft.
BUY EXCALIBUR
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