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Mirror Ground Wire

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by awright, Dec 22, 2020.

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  1. Dec 22, 2020 #1
    awright

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    Does anyone know if the mirror ground wire is good, as long as it will light a test light off of the batteries? I am struggling with a high SWR, and wonder if I need to re do the grounding on the mirror arm.

    Thanks
     
    awright, Dec 22, 2020
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  3. Dec 23, 2020 #2
    Finfn1372

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    What kind of truck.

    I had an issue on my volvo,until I put some good studs up.
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2020 #3
    awright

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    its a 2006 peterbilt 379. Something in my SWR has changed, and my antenna and coax test ok.
     
    awright, Dec 23, 2020
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  5. Dec 23, 2020 #4
    Finfn1372

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    Hopefully someone can come in and help you.

    I'd suggest maybe running a ground strap.
     
    Finfn1372, Dec 23, 2020
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    Timin770 Thanks this.
  7. Dec 23, 2020 #5
    awright

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    Yes, that is what I plan to do when I get back to the shop. Thanks
     
    awright, Dec 23, 2020
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  8. Dec 24, 2020 #6
    Timin770

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    What kinda numbers are we looking at?
     
    Timin770, Dec 24, 2020
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  9. Dec 24, 2020 #7
    awright

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    I am getting 2.5 on channel 1, and 3.25 on channel 40. Way too high, and I have the stinger all the way in on a 4 foot fiberglass firestick antenna. I am in the market for a new antenna, since my Wilson 5000 broke, I just have not made a decision on what to go with this time. Predator 10k, Stryker, or another wilson 5000. I have to figure out this swr issue first.
     
    awright, Dec 24, 2020
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  10. Dec 24, 2020 #8
    Timin770

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    I'm still chewing on the SWR issue, but I'd recommend getting a 5-footer if it fits under bridges. That extra foot makes a big difference
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2020 #9
    Ridgeline

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    What are you getting at the antenna?
     
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  12. Dec 25, 2020 #10
    awright

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    The SWR is running about the same at both locations. I have put in line behind the radio, and also before the antenna. I tested the coax, and it is .2 Oms resistance, so it seems to be ok. I don't know if there is a test for the mirror ground, other that if it will light a test light or not. When I get back in the shop, I think I will redo all the ground wires and see what i get.
     
    awright, Dec 25, 2020
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