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Need new antenna. couple questions.

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Fold_Moiler, Apr 22, 2017.

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  1. Apr 26, 2017 #31
    bored silly

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    DO WHAT ??? !!!!!!!!
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2017 #32
    Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    Nah I don't get it either.

    Yeah. I mean it moves but just a touch.

    I don't think it's swr because it worked fine yesterday. I'm leaning towards grounding since the only thing that changed is the weather.

    The antenna is a k30 by the way.
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2017 #33
    wolverine11

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    Pretty much identical to a Wilson Lil Wil.
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2017 #34
    Fold_Moiler

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    Makes sense, that's what he called it. Idk I'll mess with it more when I have time. Just wondering if anyone had a suspicion of what it was.
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2017 #35
    wolverine11

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    Are you getting much white noise/ static on the receive? Me personally I think its probably the antenna warning light that needs adjusting. I have a 29 NW LTD that sometimes the warning light comes on when I key up and talk and most the time it doesnt, Ive gotten to the point where I dont even pay attention to it, I just doubt after 2 days its a problem with the antenna already.
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2017 #36
    wolverine11

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    And also should of mentioned that I have a 29 LTD Chrome that I have never seen the antenna warning light ever come on in the same truck, same antenna.
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2017 #37
    Fold_Moiler

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    I only get it if I turn my squelch and gain up. It's not bad if people are in range it's pretty clear.

    How do I adjust the light or can I just let it stay on, it doesn't block me from transmitting or anything?
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2017 #38
    Fold_Moiler

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    Now the light went away on 21 and below channels. Lol whatever I'm not going to worry about it.

    I also have my noise block on. Do you use that?
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2017 #39
    wolverine11

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    From my experience Cobra 25/29 and 148's all have pretty low white noise level, if Im sitting still I will not use the NB/ANL but if Im driving and static builds up a bit ( presume its from front tires/hub) I will use both the ANL and NB.
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2017 #40
    Fold_Moiler

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    Ok cool. Yeah mine isn't bad if adjust my squelch but if I turn my nb on I just leave the squelch wide open.

    As far as people talking and static I think I only get static from people far away.
     
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