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Five Ways to Legally Maximize the Range of a CB Radio

Executive summary of cb antennas by Scott Archer

CB-Antennas

CB Radios are unfortunately limited to 4 watts of output power by the FCC (Federal Commissions Commission). Most specifically, this is known as radio frequency output.

1. Antenna Mounting Height - Nothing is more important, then allow the antenna to capture maximum signal, than placing the cb antennas in the highest position as possible. If running mobile, placing the cb antennas on the highest place on the car, where the cb antennas can be both securely grounded and mounted is ideal.

2. Antenna Size - Generally the larger the antenna size, the higher the efficiency. At 27 MHz, larger antennas are generally needed, to prove highest efficiency. So not only do you lose the size of your effective capture area, by not having a “taller” antenna, but there is added loss to the antenna, when adding extra components, to readjust the antenna electrically. For mobile antennas, generally 8′ 6″ and for base antennas 22′ 6″ are the ideal vertical sizes for maximum performance!

3. Antenna Type - Just as anything else, not all antennas are created equal, in terms of actual gain. Some of the higher gain antennas include the Yagi and Quad antenna types, and they may range anywhere from 2-16 antenna elements lined up in pattern! These cb antennas can effectively intensify your CB Radios signal 10 times or more!

4. Ground, Ground, and more Ground!

5. Tune Your Antenna! This involves using an accurate SWR meter, or better yet an Antenna Analyzer, to make sure the cb antennas is tuned for a standard 50 ohm match.

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Note the placement of the cb antennas, so that more optimum results.
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The height of the cb antennas also gives significant impacted.

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