How high should a base station antenna be?

The best omni-directional base station antenna is currently the Solarcon Imax 2000 due it's improved dB gain and 24' height. However, the most commonly bought and used base antennas (including on our own building) are a tie between the Antron A99 and the Proton PT99 both of which are around 18 feet tall. How high should a CB base antenna be?

What is a sirio base station antenna?

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What type of ground does an antenna need?

c. RF ground. This is required only for some antennas-- ones which require current flow to ground to complete the antenna circuit. A quarter-wave vertica is a popular example. One wire of the feedline connects to the base of the antenna, and the other connects to ground.

Do Ham shacks have RF grounding?

After antennas, station grounding is probably the most discussed subject in amateur radio and it is also the one replete with the most misconceptions. The first thing to know is that there are three functions served by grounding in ham shacks: 1. Electrical Safety 2. Stray RF Suppression (or simply RF Grounding) 3. Lightning Protection.

What is the frequency range of a base station antenna?

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Should a VHF antenna be connected to a ground rod?

Given what you have presented, yes, put a ground rod down and bond the mast to it for a VHF antenna.