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KFIELD4742
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 11:45 pm: | 
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Hello I just installed a Galaxy 949 in a trailer for a mobile base station.
The cb is mounted to a wooden cabinet and plugs into the 12v wall socket for power.
I have a Wilson 4' flex 5/8 wave/200 watt antenna (silver).
QUESTION: DO I NEED TO GROUND THE RADIO TO THE TRAILER CHASSIS TO CREATE A GROUND PLANE?
THE ANTENNA HAS A GROUND LEAD COMING FROM IT. SHOULD I CONNECT THIS LEAD TO GROUND OR LEAVE IT DISCONNECTED? DOES THE RADIO AND THE ANTENNA LEAD NEED TO BE GROUNDED? |
307 (307)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2001 - 4:41 pm: |
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Hi Keith , Mosty likely it will work just fine if it is a metal trailer. If it is fiberglass you are most likely going to have more than just a ground wire problem. Which is it? |
KField4742
| | Posted on Friday, September 14, 2001 - 12:33 pm: |
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I have my Galaxy 949 working fine now.
I am looking for a long range radio now.
What is the range of a 10 meter radio?
What is involved in getting a HAM radio license?
Do you need a license to operate a 10 meter radio?
Ken |
307 (307)
| | Posted on Friday, September 14, 2001 - 1:41 pm: |
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The fastest way to get your ham license is to study the test at qrz.com for about 2 weeks , then take the test at a local ham meeting in your area. It is a snap...As for range , a 10 meter radio is about the exact same as an 11 meter radio , go 2 meter or 70cm for range using a repeater. |
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