IBA-5 Antenna for camp use

[Shellcracker]

I am new to radio, both CB and amateur radio service. I am looking for an antenna for CB radio that is portable and easy to set up. People in my local Jeep club use Firestik antennas, and I saw the IBA-5 on their website. Has anyone on the forum ever used them, other than the gentleman (I cannot remember his forum name) that used it in California at a condo rental?

Any input is appreciated. Also, suggestions for alternatives are appreciated.

Many Thanks!

Shellcracker

 

[Titan7]

I have one and have used it outside on my pool deck, could get 10-15 miles with a stock radio, in suburbia OC, CA. I think it would make for a good compact camping antenna.

 

[Shellcracker]

Thanks, Titan. I plan on using in camp in rural area. Should serve well.

Thanks!

Jim

 

[Titan7]

I should also point out that antenna tunes up well I was able to get a perfect 1.1-1 match.

 

[sp5it]

Sounds like you have perfect dummy load.
Mike

 

[Titan7]

Lol, it ain’t perfect but it does work pretty good for what it is, YMMV.

 

[BJ radionut]

I plan on using in camp in rural area. Should serve well.

A vertical or sloping dipole pulled up in the trees 20-25+ ft would serve much better. MHO
Did that many times with antennas camping, always worked well for me.

All the Best
Gary

 

[Riverman]

The fella in the video uses 20 and 40 meter hamsticks, but CB antennas work too. I've made horizontal, vertical and inverted V dipoles using 4' Firestiks and all worked well. Of couse a full-size half wave wire dipole like BJ suggested would be even better.

 

[Shellcracker]

A vertical or sloping dipole pulled up in the trees 20-25+ ft would serve much better. MHO
Did that many times with antennas camping, always worked well for me.

All the Best
Gary

BJ,

Will make a note of that...lots of campgrounds around. I saw an 11 meter cb jpole on ebay. That could be an option, also.

Many thanks!

Shellcracker

 

[Redbeard U812]

Why not the tried and true slinky antenna? Ooops, prolly don't make slinkys any more. But seriously a wire dipole works well for temporary purpose. Bring along a fishing pole and a weight, fish the trees and string it up.
Now you got me figuring where I stashed mine. Built it years ago worked well.