What's A Good Antenna To Use

[De_Wildfire]

What's a good antenna to use on the 75 meter CB band? I need something to walk the dog and drop the maul. My Drake amp puts out like a walkie talkie. I can't get my signal to go around the world once to hear my own echo. I'm lucky to get across the pond.

 

[W5LZ]

Well, first, there is no such thing as a 75 meter 'CB' band. There is a 75 meter Ham band though.
What would be a good antenna to use at about 3.850 Khz? One that is resonant would be very nice. All kinds of shapes that sort of antenna can be made in, probably the biggest difference would be if it's vertical or horizontal. Most 75 meter antennas are going to be large/long, some thing between 65 feet and 130 feet, depending on that vertical/horizontal thing. That can be shortened by 'loading' that antenna, using coil(s) in it. But that 'shortening' has limits.
As far as hearing your own signal, an echo, good luck. Certainly not impossible under the right circumstances, but those circumstances are few and far between.
that help any?
- 'Doc

 

[Sonwatcher]

I have an Off Center Dipole that works great. I run a barefoot radio on 75m and have no problem .

I had it designed differently at first but now have it patterned after the New Carolina Windom-
New Carolina Windom by K4IWL - Len Carson - Carolina Windom Project - New Version!

 

[Robb]

C'mon De Wildfire; when are you going to tell them you are pulling their legs?

 

[Lazybones1222]

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