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Solution How to set up your Homebase CB Radio

In it's simplest form all you need is a CB radio, Power Supply and Antenna with suitable 50 Ohm coaxial aerial connecting cable

Additionally you will need a few extra small items - a suitable power connector, an "SWR" meter and a short PL259 to PL259 50 ohm "patch lead"
http://www.radios-uk.com/cbantenna.htm

POWER SUPPLY UNITS ("PSU" / "Power Pack")

Mobile CB radios are designed to run from around 13.2 volts, but anything between 12 and 14.5 volts is acceptable. Since it is necessary to use a mobile CB radio for use at home it will need to be supplied with the correct voltage. Special power supply units, designed for powering radio equipment from the 230 volt mains supply is readily available.

For a normal CB radio a power supply capable of supplying a current of 3 amps at 13.8 volts is ideal.
http://www.radios-uk.com/cbaccessories.htm

HOME BASE CB ANTENNAS (Aerials / "Twigs")

The antenna really is the most important part of any CB station. Any extra investment should be directed to the antenna system rather than the radio.

In the world of CB radio bigger really is better! The longer the antenna the better the reception will be and the further your signal will carry, however the length of any antenna must also be of an electrically correct length - tuned to be resonant at the frequency being used. In simplest terms, the idea is to get an antenna as near to the size of the wavelength of the radio wave that is possible. This will provide the best signals. However bear in mind that bigger antennas are heavier and also present a much greater wind loading so this should be borne in mind when choosing suitable mounting brackets.

Also install the antenna as high as is safe and practical. Height above ground is everything. The base of the antenna really should be at a minimum of 20 feet (6 or 7 m) above the ground - more if possible as every extra foot of height counts.
 
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