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SWR and Slip Seating

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Thpbltblt, May 19, 2011.

  1. May 19, 2011 #1
    Thpbltblt

    Thpbltblt Light Load Member

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    So I'm a company driver without enough seniority to be assigned my own tractor. What I want to know is, if I mirror mount my antenna and calibrate it, can I reliably take it from tractor to tractor (they're all the same make and model) and expect my SWR to remain fairly constant as long as I mount in the same spot every time?
     
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  3. May 19, 2011 #2
    handlebar

    handlebar Heavy Load Member

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    Given the conditions you propose, the answer is "probably yes". My answer assumes that the mirror mounts are all assembled correctly to the cab, and that all stock wiring is, in fact, stock.

    Since you're going to minimize the variables that can creep into the equation, you're doing it right.

    Motor safe,
    -- Handlebar --
     
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  4. May 19, 2011 #3
    Thpbltblt

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    Thanks again. You're a wealth of knowledge. =)
     
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  5. May 20, 2011 #4
    chirp63

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    I'm new to the CB. How do I set the swr. I have a cobra cb with a magnetic antennae I wold like to have in my Dodge Ram. Thanks.
     
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  7. May 20, 2011 #5
    Thpbltblt

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  8. May 21, 2011 #6
    Hardlyevr

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    The only variable that might be a problem is how good the ground connection for the mirror is on each truck. This might vary with age, corrosion, etc. even if they are all the same.
     
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