I need some help with my CB install. (Pictures)

Hey all.

I am having some problems with my Cobra 29 LTD Classic. I installed it in my pick up, with a Camper on it. I powered the radio right to the battery. I am running a 10' connected to a 20' coax cable to mount the antenna to the aluminum ladder on the back of the camper (Witch I grounded)

I am running a Peterbilt pre-tuned antenna.

This is my SWR on channel 40



And my SWR on channel 1



Antenna Light on when truck is running.


Power and ground right to the battery.


I have to use this jumper to connect my to coax cables, 10' and 20'.


This is how I grounded my aluminum ladder. With a 10 Gage wire to the frame.



And from the ladder to the bracket to make sure I had a Good Ground.



And how the antenna sits on the camper/truck.


So last night I ordered a Firestick FS CB Antenna in 3'. So I can use this antenna to adjust my SWR by moving the screw up or down. I also ordered a new 3-way mount, and medium duty spring.

With the new Firestick FS Do you think I can get my SWR to the right place?

Should I mount the Antenna to the hood of the truck so I can run a smaller coax? But then I would get poor performance with the location?

When I checked the ground at the ladder with my meter I was getting .1 and .2 OMS. So I dont think I have a grounding problem?

What do you all think, any help would be great! This is my first time installing a CB set up. All my work trucks have had them in all ready.

Thanks again, James.

 

I just placed a order for a workman swr meter, Firestick Adjustable hood mount, 5' adjustable FS antenna and Belden 9' RG8X (Mini 8) Coax.

I will post up pictures of the install, and a review after I finish!

Looks like tomorrow I will be removing all that old stuff, coax, and antenna.

 

What is a good mic you recommend? I am looking at this mic,
Astatic CB Microphone - Chrome 636L

http://www.rightchannelradios.com/cb-radio-microphones-76/astatic-cb-microphone-chrome-636l-365.html

What do you think about that mic?

 

Thank you Red Fox. Looks like I will be ordering a 636L Chrome!