Review on 📡 Circular Polarized Tram Base Antenna for CB Radios by Mark Taylor

So everyone wants to sell JOE HAM and JOE CB a miracle gadget that will make it work like a boss in the air. So I was worried about this little guy. But it was cheap. And if it didn't work on Revane Prime, I could always send it back, right? Now I'm holding this baby. Read on: This is a tiny little antenna. It appears to be very light yet sturdy. The base is definitely strong enough to be mounted to a tubular pole with the included clamps. I have a manhole in my backyard on an 8 foot fence pipe. I sunk the pipe 2 feet into the ground and poured some quick setting concrete around the base. I didn't lay the ground wire. I ran 50" RG8 coax along the wall of the house and into the hole left there by a previous cable TV installation. I have no radials or other grounding. I'm working with a 10m cellphone that puts out 60W PIC. SWR on 10m is a very comfortable 1.2, I tested it on 11m and got 1.3. I ask no more, given this small antenna that has no ground connection. On 10 meters I worked very often with contacts. I can talk to most people I hear. The main disadvantage of this antenna is its small size. He has problems with the withdrawal of weak stations. However, I have to say that this is a very quiet antenna. Doesn't pick up as much noise as your standard cell phone. I give this antenna 5 stars because it does what you would expect it to and maybe more. In addition, it is well made. I can't say anything about the durability yet. Because this antenna is so small, it is a unique product with a unique use. Once my dipoles are set up I will leave this antenna for both portable use and covert use. If you live in an apartment, you can easily install it on a balcony or even use a window mount. I have no reason to believe this antenna should not be used indoors, but my personal practice is not to install antennas indoors. I only make exceptions for portable radios and telephones. Simply because it is part of life these days. On the other hand, routers, phones, and portable radios don't put out 50+ watts of power either. In addition, there is a lot of radio interference in an ordinary household. Give the little guy a rest, he'll work hard for you!