Folding homebase CB antenna

[izzzzzz6]

hi, do you happen to know the power handling of this antenna? i have one and want to try it with a 600W linear, thanks.

James

[jazzymuzzleloader]

@izzzzzz6 Sorry, I don't know, I only tried it with 30-50W max. However, a very similar antenna (Solarcon 5.4 m, 1/2 λ, fiberglass) can take up to 2 000 W of power, so in theory 600 W on a Black Pirate should be no problem.

[royalbrainwave]

that is borderline useless.

[CCSinventions]

Can u tell me how u wired the coax wire on antenna? Thanks

[jazzymuzzleloader]

@CCSinventions I used a standard 9mm PL male connector and soldered it to the coax cable. The PL connector connects directly to the antenna.

[ToledakTomas]

very good job

[FUNNYTOM10]

Excuse me but what is the use of moving this antenna around?

[jazzymuzzleloader]

@FUNNYTOM10 Hello, FUNNYTOM, I use it in strong wind and in electric storms - in my current configuration, the antenna rests flat on the roof when fully folded.

[14shawn]

@FUNNYTOM10 whean u point it diffreny diffrint was u get outher people pickt up on the cb

[BurningTirez]

Wow pretty neat. I suppose you could do the same with a small rotator and a 90 degree elbow.

[K9FON]

Can one still get that antenna?

[jazzymuzzleloader]

Hi, as far as I am concerned, I bought used it in a local CB store - I assume they are already out of production.

[K9FON]

Ok. Well it looks like a great antenna. I use an old Avanti Sigma 5/8 myself and love it.

[jazzymuzzleloader]

Thanks, I also have the impression, it is quite sturdy and still it is flexible enough to withstand wind (probably due to the fiberglass/laminated plastic body). Regarding the tuning, it works best around 27 MHz; it can also go as high as 30 but with higher SWR values. Your Avanti Sigma is pure aluminum, am I right?

[modsquad01]

5,8 wave? anyway whats the point??

[jazzymuzzleloader]

Yes, it is a 5/8 Black Pirate. The point? Strong wind and lightning. I have a flat roof with no lightning rod and the 5 m sticking out during an electric storm does not give me peace of mind...so i fold it remotely.

[frostbitewinterwind]

Flat side ground plane...:p

[Toudiyama]

Ur a clever dicky

gr 19DIG1809

[umpalumpa101909]

pretty damn skippy