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    Groundplane Antenna

    Sp5it, So how much quieter would it be? Worth the trouble, or not? I'm certainly for getting rid ofr noise, but what's that resistor going to do to the rest of the antenna system? That's a legitimate question, what would it do? - 'Doc
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    Groundplane Antenna

    A coat hanger? That's gonna be one large coat! Can you do it? Sure, why not? When you get it done, would'ya take pictures? - 'Doc
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    Unun Question

    An unun by it's self wouldn't do anything exceptional. It could improve your impedance match, but probably wouldn't, it's already being handled by the tuner anyway. All things considered, you've probablly got it as good as it's gonna get? - 'Doc
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    Groundplane Antenna

    Here you go. This is about as 'cheap-n-dirty' as it gets, how can it get any simpler? It means having a way of suspending the thing, hang it in a tree or whatever, but it works. http://www.worldwidedx.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13501&stc=1&d=1403438505
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    Reflector Element Length

    All I can think of is to try changing the length of the driven element just very slightly, shouldn't take more than '+/-' and inch or so. That would be a sure way of chaning SWR. You might also take a look at what may be close to that antenna (what it's close to) that may be affecting things...
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    Reflector Element Length

    The basis of a beam is the driven element, typically a 1/2 wave long and center fed, or a 1/2 wave dipole. If you add an element, a director or reflector, then the input impedance of that dipole/driven element is lowered. The more elements added causes that input impedance to be lowered even...
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    single final wattage

    Does the phrase, "in context" mean anything to you? - 'Doc
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    single final wattage

    " But you said the peak envelope of an AM signal is useless which is absolutely incorrect." Please show me where I said that the peak envelope of an AM signal is useless. That isn't what I said at all. You seem to delight in misconstruing what I've said, so, you just go ahead and enjoy your...
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    single final wattage

    "It's all the same, the audio is in the sidebands, not the average carrier." By golly, you're right! So what's the point of even having a carrier, let's get rid of it completely. And while we're at it, since that second side band is only a duplicate of the first one, let's get rid of that too...
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    Reflector Element Length

    Make it about 5% longer than the driven element. It doesn't have to be exact. - 'Doc
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    single final wattage

    '359', I don't think I mentioned SSB at all, am only talking about AM. Don't misconstrue what I said. - 'Doc
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    single final wattage

    Yes, I do know better than that and that's why I said what I did. If you know the difference between 'avg' and 'pep' it makes a huge difference. Most people don't know the difference so it amounts to bigger numbers to make it seem like 'more'. It isn't more, it's exactly the same thing. I...
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    single final wattage

    You know, it'd 'cure' a lot of the power myths if people would quit worrying about the big numbers (Pep) and just keep using the same units when doing that power measuring, don't mix the two. AM mode has no need at all for Pep measuring except 'bigger number's which is very confusing. - 'Doc
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    single final wattage

    I think you've come to the conclusion that there may be just a little bit of exaggeration in some output power claims. There's also some differences in how it's being measured, as in 'avg' or 'pep' type watts, not to mention inaccurate meters. If you can 'weed' through ass the possibile...
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    Help

    Well, I'd have to agree with you, it's damaged. If you can't replace it, can you duplicate or make one? - 'Doc
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    Sirio 5000 and Wilson 5000

    This is just a few things I've noticed in this thread. If you have the choice, a 'hard-mount' is better than a mag-mount. That pertains mostly to performance but also in 'practical' aspects. There are a number of reasons why a hard-mount isn't practical or desirable, but a mag-mount is always...
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    internal CB preamps

    A preamplifier has no affect on signal polarity. It can only amplify a weak signal, so that may be what you are talking about there. At HF a preamplifier certainly does not have to be at the antenna end of the feed line unless that feed line is the cause of a signal being weak. That's...
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    Need help.

    To expand on what 'CLL' said a little. I have to agree, I've had very good luck with Comet dual-band antennas. I would suggest the 'largest' one you can afford, it does make a difference. HF antennas are a different story, they are largrer, take more room. That 'room' thingy depends on your...
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    Antenna mast.

    Just keep in mind that these type of thingys are -only- for temporary use. If you intend a permanent installation you will have problems. - 'Doc
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    mobile antenna to base !

    " Originally Posted by Jazzsinger for the last time because i'm sick of saying it, please stop recommending 102" whips, they are too short for any cb frequency between 26 and 28 mhz, they are more suited to the 10m band. cb whips vary from about 103" to 107" when resonant depending on where you...