Mount for Wilson 5000 trucker

Sounds like you have a short somewhere. Something is grounding that shouldnt be. Use a multimeter to check for continuity in your setup. Check your coax..ive bought shorted coax brand new off the shelf... Ex:The center of the coax should not have continuity with the outside of the connector.

 

Thats nasty!!! lol

 

You usually have to trim a Wilson whip. It will probably measure about 62". Is your SWR highest on the upper channels?

 

Looks like a truck stop coax...those are often junk. Start there.

 

Also, I get the idea that this is your personal pickup... if so, get flat-braid straps, at least 1/2" wide but preferably 1" wide...and bond everything possible that's metal together. Bond the body to the frame, bond the bed to the frame, bond the hood and doors to the body, bond the tailgate to the bed, bond the exhaust system and engine to the frame. The engine may be attached to the frame already...likely with a 1/4" flat-braid...which won't quite cut it for RF, needs to be at least 1/2" and keep the runs short.

 

There used to be a "polar bear" on the radio in NW Arkansas several years ago........?