NGP? How does that work? Wave length for CB's is about 36 ft. 1/2 wave is 18 FT. 1/4 wave and ground plan is 9 ft. 1/4 wave with base load, I've seen and have a 48" antenna. What is this ? 1/4 wave with base load, and base load ground plan? I've never heard of it. By the way, you can still mount ot the fiberglass and use the body as a ground plan. ERic
Mark Carrig wrote: >Am attempting to mount an NGP (No Ground Plane) 3 ' Firestik CB Antenna. >Due to the unavialibility of a large metal suface on the poptop, this is >the best way to go for reception and what we have to deal with as to the >design of our van. > >The mount is a side mount type that requires drilling two holes, then you >attach the mount inserting the two mounting bolts thru the drilled area, >then you have a metal backing plate for stability. > >My thoughts are to mount it in the right side of the fiberglass lugage >rack over the passengers side window, drilling the two verticle holes in >the middle of the side of the rack. Reason I need the middle is that I >have a bracket that mounts over the two ends to hold a portable AC unit >whilst in camp. > >My question is, is the fiberglass rack strong enough to support the 3' >antenna in moderate road winds that you encounter when driving at speed ? > >Will it crack, of fatigue ? > > > > |
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