Crossbow CB Base Station Antenna
(210-0967)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 31329

The Crossbow antenna is a 1/2 wavelength radiator, and is tuned to 50 ohms
by means of an internal matching transformer and capacitor.  It is pre-
tuned, and not adjustable.  The 1/2 wavelength design provides good
radiation resistance.

This antenna is capable of handling an absolute maximum of 25 Watts RF
power; however, the legal limit for citizen's band is 4 W carrier in AM
mode and 12 Watt PEP in sideband.  We will neither support nor recommend
its use outside these legal limits.

This antenna may be said to have a 3 dB effective gain over an isotropic
radiator (theoretical 1/4 wavelength wire) due to its radiation pattern
having a greater concentration of power in the lower lobes.

There is no need for a ground-plane or radials with the Crossbow and it may
be used at ground level or any height above terrain within local
restrictions.


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