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Thanks, Yep the prices are up quit a bit. Guess I need to shop around a little.

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Definitely... EVERYTHING at Clay's is gonna be a lil' more than anyone else. Just something I've learned lol!
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LOL... I'm used to purchasing Plenum Cat 5.... That coax is cheap compared to that.
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Cat 6 is the best in network wires

Where can I find an experienced CB shop to install one in my personal vehicle ?
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Cat 6 is the best in network wires

Where can I find an experienced CB shop to install one in my personal vehicle ?
Cat-6 is over kill for home networking..
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Nopark Not if you have any connection higher than 1.5GB/s
With gaming nowadays, bridged NICs are common and CAT 6 helps with the now
popular 1Gb/s NICs.
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I know your right on that, i didn't know that you could buy an antenna that was already tuned exacting to your truck. I guess i wasted all my money on an S-3 and a predator competition antenna, Smileys cb shop set that combo up and man oh man i can hear people... and talk to people now, no more foolin around with truck stop junk tryin to make my radio work. I was told that every antenna was to be specifically matched to the vehicle and radio. I dont know alot about radios but i know smiley does.
I just looked Smileys up on-line and all I find is a forum. Where is Smileys located so I can get some work done, thanks.
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You know. I have never had any luck with a Francis antenna. Unless it had the adjustable tip on the tip of the antenna, my SWR was always to high. On the other hand i could always get a great SWR on any tunable antenna with no problems.

Quite the oppsite,I have always had real goodluck with 6' Francis antennas, I have used them behind Cobras, Galaxys, and Rangers. I have had them as single behind the cab and co-phased on mirror mounts. I pull pnuematic tankers,but I have used them in front of 53' refers and had on problems.
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What are the pros and cons of having an in-line meter? For instance, I have an Astatic 600 dash mounted unit with SWR/RF Gain/modulation. Is there any loss due to the added connectors?

Also, I'd like some advice on bonding. I have found a variety of posts regarding the importance of bonding with braided ground straps. For the newbie; would the 'scatter gun' approach bring good results? By that I mean, grounding everything in sight (excluding the positive battery post), within reason
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I found that if you think its grounded, and your SWR is ok, run another strap to a good frame contact and cab mount and chances are you will have to re-tune the antena.
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I just looked Smileys up on-line and all I find is a forum. Where is Smileys located so I can get some work done, thanks.
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