I would take the mirror out, remove the clips and pull from that end. There are probably a dozen more hidden clips that would stop me tho
Antenna issues
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by ErieMcDreary, Sep 5, 2020.
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OK, so I replaced the Wilson trucker 2000, with the Firestick2 on the back of the cab, like the previous pics.
Initially had perfect SWR on ch40, but way high on 1. So I stretched the tip out a bit, and got it evened up around 1.7 on 1 and 40. On 20 it doesn't even move the needle, so I guess that's as close as you can get to perfect. Normally I just run 19, but at the refinery we need 1 & 2 occasionally.
I wonder if one of those 3 prong ground plane attachments that connect at the base of the antenna will help?
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If I put a spring or longer stud on it would I still be able to tweak the readings with the tip?
How about if I use the angle style mount (Single Groove 4-Bolt Aluminum CB Antenna Bracket Mount) instead of the mirror style, (https://www.grainger.com/product/RO...ucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2294:GN4Z6X:20500731) which would also raise the mounting point? -
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No, in order to route it to where I mounted it, I needed a 25' cable.
rabbiporkchop Thanks this. -
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Seven feet is the difference.
Unless this is no-ground-plane equipment we are talking about, the length of the cable should not be a factor in performance, except that the extra seven feet of cable will allow the antenna to reach the radio.
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