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Hear out front great, from behind not so good

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by sbaumann14, Mar 27, 2020.

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  1. Mar 27, 2020 #1
    sbaumann14

    sbaumann14 Road Train Member

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    FLD 03, mirror mount browning 42, 1.6 swr, wilson coax, general lee prepped by Bobs cb.

    Can hear out in front a good 5-7 miles with squelch and gain on to eliminate static. From behind can only get about 3-4

    Should i try switching to a top loaded antenna like a 5' firestick or wilson silver load?
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2020 #2
    skytrash

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    if it's a plastic truck google no ground plane antenna systems.
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2020 #3
    Timin770

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    Is your antenna tilted? I mean physical tilt, not electrical tilt
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2020 #4
    sbaumann14

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    03 FLD. No plastic here
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2020 #5
    sbaumann14

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    Yep. About 45degrees
     
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    skytrash

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    ok , the Wilson is good. If you’re pulling a van a long top load would be better.

    if your gonna lean them forward , do it just enough so it’s standing up straight at hwy speeds
     
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    Timin770 Thanks this.
  9. Mar 28, 2020 #7
    skytrash

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    Clays cb shop has some very good articles on his website about antennas
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2020 #8
    Timin770

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    Amen. I bet that would help
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2020 #9
    sbaumann14

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    So on my way thru Knoxville yesterday, needed shower so i stopped at Petro. On my way in, CB guy is in his little booth area thingy. I'm a lookin for a Predator 10K to replace the Browning.
    I asked how much for a 10k with a 22 or 27in shaft...."$130" i said "no, i only need one" still $130.
    Ummmmm.....no
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2020 #10
    craig_sez

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    Dont need a 10k unless your puttin out lotsa power..
    Top loaded as tall as possibe is best all the time....
    Only 5-7 miles??

    Take apart all connections and clean..
    Even though its an 03 fld and way more metal,run braided straps on the door hinge of the ant side..
    Attach one side of braided wite strap to door side of hinge and other to cab side..Might be plastic bushings in the door hinge...Be sure to clean door hinge bolts n holes,same with mirror bracket bolts..
    As for ant lean above is correct...
    With a box behind you dhould give you better range vs foward.....

    Let us know how it works..
    Now use this pic to test ant grounding..
     

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