Grounding base antenna

[357magnum]

BigLou , I meant No disrespect in my comment , I don't roll that way . But what Capt K said I didn't know your mast situation & the H2O . It's just me I have 2 (6-8') ground rods on my 30' Galv push pole . Just so happens they are in my wife's flower beds , so when the irrigation comes on ... they get H2O also . Believe me I didn't plan it that way !

 

[mtlewis71]

Just from what I’ve read here, all I have to say is, “Huh?!”‍

I want to hang a firestik on a pole that is stuck in the ground and try to protect it from lightning strikes. Any simple suggestions?

 

[Road Squawker]

Just from what I’ve read here, all I have to say is, “Huh?!”‍

I want to hang a firestik on a pole that is stuck in the ground and try to protect it from lightning strikes. Any simple suggestions?

mount an A99 about 20 feet above it

 

[BJ radionut]

Just from what I’ve read here, all I have to say is, “Huh?!”‍

I want to hang a firestick on a pole that is stuck in the ground and try to protect it from lightning strikes. Any simple suggestions?

Is this what your planing to do with the Firestick?

http://www.rfcafe.com/references/po...nds-Grounded-aug-1959-popular-electronics.htm

 

[mtlewis71]

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Is this what your planing to do with the Firestick?

Uh, yep, that will work. I will have several more questions, but what are the insulators?

http://www.rfcafe.com/references/po...nds-Grounded-aug-1959-popular-electronics.htm

 

[BJ radionut]

Just a few examples
All the Best
Gary

 

[BJ radionut]

PS: By the way...Ask all the questions!
Many here to help!
All the Best
Gary/W9FNB

 

[357magnum]

Gary's right ! Ask away ! Welcome to the forum ! As he suggested try making a wire antenna ( if you have room ) I learned that when I first joined , they work awesome ! 73 & God Bless , Leo

 

[mtlewis71]

Good deal! Thanks for the information. I will be running a standard run of the mill cb radio and a vintage VHF MURS with the same PL259 connectors. Yes, two different antennas for different frequencies at least (how far?) apart. So now, what KIND (rating, type) of coax should I run for the radio(s)?

BTW: How do I test SWR with a small handheld cb used as mobile and the same with the MURS?