BEST DIY DX ANTENNA

[222DBFL]

Search dipole antenna on eBay. It's one of the 1st ones to pop up. 9.99 and 4.85 shipping. Looks to be made decent in the photos, parts look simple. Some #14awg wire, a so-239 connector, PVC and fittings and a couple of loop screws and bolts and nuts. Think I will buy one as well.

 

[sonoma]

Gotta link to that?

can not post a link here or it gets removed. just type in dipole on ebgay and he has several versions of it for different bands.

 

[Mudfoot]

You mean, you can't post a link to this forum? I post links here all the time. Is there a setting that needs changed or something?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

can not post a link here or it gets removed. just type in dipole on ebgay and he has several versions of it for different bands.

You mean, you can't post a link to this forum? I post links here all the time. Is there a setting that needs changed or something?

Yeah, what do you mean you can`t post a link here or it gets removed? If it isn't porn or otherwise highly inappropriate then we don't delete links. Never have here.

 

[sonoma]

I have posted ebay links before and they were deleted and I received a PM from whoever did it stating not to post items for sale since this is a sponser forum. can only post from a sponser site.
that was what I have received in the past . maytbe it has now changed.

 

[sonoma]

Half Wave Dipole Antenna for Base Station CB Radio Citizens Band 11 Meters | eBay

here is the ebay link to the antenna on ebay.

 

[Mudfoot]

Lol...

Sounds like some "Bozo" forum I've heard about.

Lol

 

[sp5it]

Hello everyone, I'm just wondering what is the best homemade CB DX antenna.
I do not have a lot of money and was just wondering if their is a way to make a good DX antenna. Any help would be appreciated

Build by yourself HB9CV or 3 element Yagi. Forward gain is the key to success.
It is not "the best" antenna but will give good price/performance ratio.
If you really want "the best" antenna for 27MHz 8 over 8 should do the trick:

Mike

 

[AudioShockwav]

I have posted ebay links before and they were deleted and I received a PM from whoever did it stating not to post items for sale since this is a sponser forum. can only post from a sponser site.
that was what I have received in the past . maytbe it has now changed.

Must be another forum because we do not remove links to e-bay and never have.
We do not play games like other forums do.
We HAVE a EBay section featuring listings.......

73
Jeff

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Jeff said it above. Sounds like it may have been CB Radio Forum or another site. Ebay links get posted here all the time. Now if you were posting something you yourself had for sale then it should be in the for sale section only.

 

[johnny9]

Lol...

Sounds like some "Bozo" forum I've heard about.

Lol

could have been that one i joined as well till i found my new home to torcher you guys.
it sucks to wait a day or so till your posts get reviewed before they post it,every single time for a good while..cant post links..cant post pics:bdh:
out with the temporary forums:bdh::bdh: and in with the place to be to get answers and eat popcornop: while learning gun safety<can not stand it>

and a few casual sword fights ^^ ab v c^^ with friendly folks<gotproof>

think im gonna order that dipole myself..i need to be heard on those special days till i hit a small lottery.
i have a bow and arrow to get it real stoned..i mean high,in the tree..

 

[sonoma]

some forums I am on will knock off any adds posted for any thing. maybe I was thinking of another forum.I have just gotten use to not posting any store adds for someone to look at. I am on about 10 forums and have been since 2001 to 2005 as I found the forum.


Johnny9 I am a member of a couple that you have to wait for the mod to post it for you after it is proof read. I have seen it take up to 48 hours to show up on a post . I have tried to help someone on a radio and you have to wait for days to respond to each other. on one forum you can not even post a hyperlink for some one to look at a item . a lot of info on cbtricks and you post the link to any site such as to look at info they wipe it off.

 

[johnny9]

thats why i like it here best. i useually join a couple forums and stay with 1..
i become dedicated to the 1 that helps the most then try to become helpfull to others as they have me.
i ordered that cheap dipole off ebay..then seen a video on youtube with a younger guy that i watched 2 times already.
i think i learned more from this kid than any video ive seen,,great video.
now im def hooked when money allows
i may turn the dioploe into something like this..dont under stand the main diff in dipole and buddipole yet but i will sooner or later.

Homebrew Buddipole with Modifications - YouTube

im on a few firearms forums but as far as cb,and learning about ham radio im sticking with this one..no need for me to even look further imo..they put up with me this long..

 

[sonoma]

received the dipole antenna today from the ebay seller I listed here and it is just fine. strung it up and SWR is very low , hardly moves the meter and seems fine. the only thing I am wondering about is the antenna wires are coming out of the center mount and not hooked to I bolts as most do them. but so far it seems to be fine. only took 2 days from california to Oklahoma. not bad for 15.00 purchase.

 

[johnny9]

good to hear..i ordered it also and it shipped today..i should have it next thurs or fri..
maybe they just tyed a knot on the inside the pvc to keep the wires from coming out?
i will prob use a 24ft stick of aluminum tube and add to it to get the dipole way up in the air..i hope it allows me to make some contacts..that would be great as im going crazy just listening lol.
i here oklahoma a lot and every state out there,,and canada but cant talk with the astroplane so low and in the trees..that will change someday when the money tree grows

let me no what radio your using and what kinda contacts you make with it to get my hopes up a bit