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I'm fairly new to radio so thanks for your help. I installed a cb in my pickup last year, and now I'd like to use my second ssb cb as a base station at home. Rather than mounting a vertical antenna, like an Antron or Imax type, I'd first like to experiment with a simple dipole, that I'll either make or buy. Here are my questions:
1. How high for best dx?
2. What configuration for best dx: horizontal, inverted v, vertical, l-shape?
3. How about hang one end as high as I can in a tree and let it hang vertically?
4. Does it need to be grounded for lightning protection. If so, how do I do that? Trying to keep this simple but safe.
5. Is the antenna and coax destined for destruction by squirrels. If so, what other mounting options might I have, maybe the attic?

Thanks a ton!!

[QUOTE="IronGuts, post: 407434, member: 24571"] I'm fairly new to radio so thanks for your help. I installed a cb in my pickup last year, and now I'd like to use my second ssb cb as a base station at home. Rather than mounting a vertical antenna, like an Antron or Imax type, I'd first like to experiment with a simple dipole, that I'll either make or buy. Here are my questions: 1. How high for best dx? 2. What configuration for best dx: horizontal, inverted v, vertical, l-shape? 3. How about hang one end as high as I can in a tree and let it hang vertically? 4. Does it need to be grounded for lightning protection. If so, how do I do that? Trying to keep this simple but safe. 5. Is the antenna and coax destined for destruction by squirrels. If so, what other mounting options might I have, maybe the attic? Thanks a ton!! [/QUOTE]

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