Outdoor base station equipment on the roof

What size roof mount for antennas?

Non-penetrating roof mount for antennas. Mast is 2-3/8" OD and 60" tall. Designed for concrete block ballast 36" square. Read More Non-penetrating roof mount for antennas. Mast is 1-1/4" OD and 60" tall. Designed for concrete block ballast 35-1/4" square. Read More Non-penetrating roof mount for antennas. Mast is 1-1/2" OD and 30" tall.

How do I choose the best CB base station?

Deciding which one is the best CB base station for your needs isn’t easy. First of all, consider the radio unit itself. Radios with top-notch RF gain quality are recommended because they allow you to filter transmissions based on their signal strength while blocking out background noise and certain types of interference.

Can a metal roof be used as a groundplane?

There's nothing wrong with using a metal roof as a "groundplane", as in mounting an antenna on top of one. Yes, it will have an affect on how that antenna performs. Just how it will affect it is really variable, but in general, it's just like having any kind of good "groundplane' under an antenna, sort of nice.

How far can a CB radio base station go?

Ideally, you’ll want a range of at least 10 miles. If you can get 50 miles of range out of your CB radio base station, that’s even better. Keep in mind, several factors directly affect the range of your CB radio base station. Power output and your location are some of the most influential. Antenna quality, type, and placement are important as well.

What is a rooftop cell site?

A rooftop cell site is built when antenna and transmission equipment are installed on a building’s roof. The Subject Site, in this case, is located on top of a building or other support structure (such as a church steeple, billboard, flagpole, etc.).

What are the most powerful CB radio base stations?

In fact, the most powerful CB base stations can give you as much as three times the communication capabilities as their counterparts. Several models from well-known brands have emerged as the most powerful CB radio base station components. These include Galaxy, Uniden, and President Electronics to name a few.