Dual Antenna from same CB?

[Kayne Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Kayne]

Hi All,

I'm looking at installing a GME TX3540 in the VX and looking at what antenna best suits

I do a combination of long drives on the flat stuff and a bit in the dunes

Is it possible to run both a 2.1bBi and 6.6dBi in parallel? Ideally I'd like a setup that does not require switch either by a physical switch or by using the GME quick disconnect on the base to change over

Cheers

Kayne

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

I think the short answer is no. There are switching options available, and as you mentioned changing the whips works. Your other option is running 2 UHF's.

Cheers Andrew

[cfryback Find all posts View Profile Close cfryback]

I am looking at this as well, but one will need http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-POSITIO...-/190688386130 to switch between the two.

You can mount both, but it requires the aerials to be mounted X distance apart. The switch though cumbersome looking, would be the best option.

Or just get like I did and get a Uniden AT870 6.5db Gain Antenna & Pactel 3db Gain Whip

[MidLifeCrisis Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MidLifeCrisis]

Go the whole hog and get all 3 aerials http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-POSITIO...b4c00c2&_uhb=1

or two on this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Zetagi-V2...72c6910&_uhb=1

[Vk3zgw Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vk3zgw]

Try one of these

[Kayne Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Kayne]

Thanks for the ideas!

I'll let you know what I end up going with and how it works out

[Vk3zgw Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vk3zgw]

Beware of some stuff on eBay. One of the items suggested is good for HF band only, not UHF CB.

Also try and avoid SO239/PL259 connectors for UHF. They are very lossy at this frequency, remembering that you only have 5 watts RF power coming out of the radio so don't loose most of it with crapy connectors and cheap coax before it even gets to the antenna.

Geoff

[vk2ss55 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vk2ss55]

Very good suggestion Geoff
Cheers VK2SS Chuck

[Kayne Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Kayne]

Been a bit slow updating on this

In the end went with the GME AE4703W for 6.6 dBi gain and a AE4701W for the 2.1 dBi gain

Cost a little more than the others but ideal as I can use the same base and just use the whip I require, also keeps the wifey happy in the city as I can take it off and she doesn't have to stare at it!

[mumstruk Member Find all posts View Profile Close mumstruk]

Talking to a mate of mine last night. The NSW Police defected one of his service vehicles because the drivers vision was obstructed by a UHF antenna mounted on the drivers side of the bar. The defect was a 'yellowy' and he has 21 days to comply.

Hmm what about all those GPS units mounted to windscreens, fluffy dice, the list goes on.