DC Power Supply Connection Alternatives
The preferred method of powering a mobile radio is to run a dedicated power line directly to the battery. That''s fine for a permanent installation but for occasional use, or a temporary hook up
To save on cost, you can use any mobile CB radio in your base station setup if you add a power supply to your system. A 5-amp power supply works great for powering a 12-volt CB radio. You can pair this power supply with any mobile CB radio, including popular models such as the Cobra 29 LTD, President McKinley SSB, and the Galaxy 959 SSB.
Base Station CB systems are not complicated to install, but there are a few things you should know. So, let's get into it. First, you need a radio system that works off of AC power. Most CB radios are designed for vehicles that are powered by DC 12-volt power systems.
When setting up a base station (fixed location) CB, you have two basic choices of CBs: Base Station CB – A base station CB is a table-top model with a built-in power supply. Has a built-in power supply. Just plug it into an outlet. Usually feature-rich with plenty of cool knobs and switches. Easy to access the controls.
Set up the base station using either the tripod or T-bar mounting method. You must use an external radio antenna kit for the internal 450 MHz or 900 MHz radio. To avoid interference between the 900 MHz radio and GPRS transmissions, do not mount the external radio antenna within 1 m (3.3 ft) of the GSM antenna.
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