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No-Ground-Plane System Coaxial Cable Assembly by FireStik®. The K-8NGP is a tuned coaxial cable assembly that can only be used with special no-ground-plane antennas. This coaxial cable will not work with any standard ground plane dependent CB antenna. FireStik offer it for replacement purposes (in the case of a damaged cable assembly from one of FireStik no-ground-plane kits) or, for those who may be making an NGP kit while using a mount not found in one of FireStik NGP kits. There are four primary components to a NGP antenna system . the NGP antenna, the NGP coaxial cable assembly, the stud mount and the primary mount. The first three items are mandatory. As long as the primary mount has a 1/2-inch (25mm) hole to accept the stud mount, it will suffice.
Features
- Stranded center conductor to maximize flexibility and prevent untimely breakage
- 100% foil shielding to eliminate leakage
- 95% braided copper shielding over the foil for double protection
- Polyvinyl center insulation for ruggedness and longevity
- Performance that exceeds any similar product
- Meticulously designed to deliver solid performance
- Made using the latest in modern technology and advanced processes
- Will help optimize the operation and style of your vehicle
Because the K-8NGP coax contains a tuned circuit, reducing the length of the cable by as little as 1/4-inch (5mm) could render it useless. While there are some cases where the installation may dictate a small reduction in the length of the cable, this must be done carefully and with a degree of knowledge as to what effects on the resonant frequency that reducing the length will have on the assembly. There is an article posted in FireStik tech help section regarding this procedure.
The NGP systems ONLY use the center lead of the coax to feed the antenna. The shield side of the coax is used to form the counterpoise (ground plane) that all transmitting antennas require. Many cables have been ruined by those unfamiliar with NGP systems. They think FireStik made a mistake building the cable assembly so they reprocess the end and render it useless. FireStik recommend that the ring terminal be soldered on instead of crimped (allows easy removal in case that need ever occurs).
To the novice, one of FireStik NGP antennas may look the same as a standard GP antenna. But, the are never the same. All fiberglass NGP antennas leave the factory with a yellow band near the base. They can also be identified by the length of the close-wound section of the antenna at it's upper end.
FireStik® is located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Since its formation in 1962, the company has remained focused on the personal communications market. At various times during its existence, FireStik has manufactured CB radios, test meters, amplifiers, RF filters, and more. In 1975, the company directed all energy into designing a line of high-performance antennas. Now FireStik offers an extensive selection of antennas and accessories for the mobile CB market. The company is especially recognized for its high-performance wire-wound CB antennas that have gained worldwide fame. Aside from specializing in CB antennas and accessories, FireStik's years of antenna know-how can be also found in antennas made for scanners, two and ten meter amateur equipment, and specialty antennas such as those used for geoseismic exploration.
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