The Ford Barn

BillEbob · 04-17-2018, 10:09 AM

[First off, I promise myself I will never, ever attempt to type in a (lengthy) thread again using my cell phone!! lol I was almost finished and the system 'burped' and I lost everything! Now on my desktop.]

My '31 Vicky is a 6 volt positive ground system. I can install a (modern) 12 volt CB using an inverter. That's not the problem. I know to insulate it from grounding on any metal (going to ground) in the car. I am running a separate ground wire from the inverter.

Antenna. Herein lies the problem. While I can insulate the bracketry for the antenna, the car in its entirety is "positive." How do I create a ground plane?

Touring groups may be spread out over 5 to 7 miles and I prefer not to have to relay up the line to the lead car, then have the response relayed back to me agin through the line.

As I see it, without being able to create a ground plane, I will have VERY limited range broadcasting the CB.

Okay you electrical "sparkles," what can I do??

Bill

04-17-2018, 10:09 AM	#1
BillEbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 162	CB radio question [First off, I promise myself I will never, ever attempt to type in a (lengthy) thread again using my cell phone!! lol I was almost finished and the system 'burped' and I lost everything! Now on my desktop.] My '31 Vicky is a 6 volt positive ground system. I can install a (modern) 12 volt CB using an inverter. That's not the problem. I know to insulate it from grounding on any metal (going to ground) in the car. I am running a separate ground wire from the inverter. Antenna. Herein lies the problem. While I can insulate the bracketry for the antenna, the car in its entirety is "positive." How do I create a ground plane? Touring groups may be spread out over 5 to 7 miles and I prefer not to have to relay up the line to the lead car, then have the response relayed back to me agin through the line. As I see it, without being able to create a ground plane, I will have VERY limited range broadcasting the CB. Okay you electrical "sparkles," what can I do?? Bill