
INSTALLATION Continuation
MOBILE ANTENNA
Mobile Antenna System is not limited to
just the antenna. The transmission line is
the important factors in the total antenna
system. Therefore, you must use the
correct type of transmission line and mount
the antenna securely in a position that will
give you optimal results.
Use Coaxial Cable with an impedance 50
ohms. Suggest type RG-58U/A for lengths
not exceeds 3 meters or RG-8U for longer
length. However, you should keep feeder
length as shorter as possible which in-order
to devoid high attenuation in RX signal
from antenna to the receiver, and TX power
lose from the transmitter to antenna.
Few General Rules should help you install
any mobile antenna properly.
1. Keep it as far as possible from the
main bulk of the vehicle.
2. Keep as much as possible above the
highest point of the vehicle.
3. During operation, it must be vertical,
and rigid enough to remain vertical
when the vehicle or boat is in
motion.
4. Mount it as far as possible from
sources of noise, such as ignition
system, gauges, etc. keep the
antenna feeder away from these
noise sources.
Antenna Locations On Car there are 4
most popular positions shown bellows;
ROOF MOUNT
In this position the antenna radiates equally
in all directions. Since the normal 1/4
wavelength whip antenna is too long 102
inches or 2.6m for roof mounting on a
vehicle, the antenna is shortened and
loading coil is used to provide the loading
coil is used to provide the proper electrical
length, it is strongly recommended.
FRONT COWL MOUNT
The radiation pattern is slightly greater in
the direction of the fender opposition the
side on which the antenna is mounted.
REAR DECK MOUNT
The radiation pattern is strongest in
direction of the front fender opposite the
side on which the antenna is mounted. In
this position you may use a full quarter
wave whip or a shorter loaded whip.
BUMPER MOUNT
The antenna radiates in a pattern directly in
front of and to the rear of the vehicle, with
maximum radiation directly away from the
vehicle in a horizontal plane, despite its
fairly irregular pattern, a bumper mounted
full-length results. Removing the antenna is
simple and will leave no holes in the car.
BASE STATION ANTENNA
If you do decide to use your CB radio as a
base station, choose an antenna designed
to operate most efficiently as a base station
antenna. Use the 1/2 wave antenna or full
wave antenna is a high-efficiency radiator
with omni-directional characteristics. It
delivers stronger TX signal on air by
excellent matching, and with minimum lost
for RX week signal due to right resonance
produce high Q effect.