If you are going to mount an antenna do it right! :) First, loose the Westfalia and get a Double Cab. :) Then get some AS/1729 military antennas that run through an antenna tuner and then to a 100W HF radio that will cover CB frequencies and a whole bunch more. See http://www.syncro.ca for details on my TriStar's antenna system. For my Westfalia, I have more of a problem as I have a high top version with no luggage rack. I will be mounting a CB antenna just above the rear engine intake vent - the antenna will be a 1/4 wave coil loaded unit. It will *just* be taller than my camper top. It isn't optimal at the corner of the vehicle, but there is a large ground plane next to it - just as much as the front. I will also have an easy time with the RG-58 coax cable as it can run under the van and then up the vent tunnel to the antenna. I will be running an antenna tuner with this too and an HF radio as well - should be good to about the 40m band. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- Subject: Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004, Mark Carrig wrote: > 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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