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help im at a loss

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by firebird1, Sep 27, 2011.

  1. Sep 27, 2011 #1
    firebird1

    firebird1 Bobtail Member

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    I have a wilson 2000 trucker series swrs are low the problem is when talkin on the cb im freezing up my qualcomm.I took a test light and tested the shaft and got a strong glow then went to the mounting bracket and have a very dim glow there and also on the bolts on the bracket.Does this mean the antenna is not grounded properly? if so do I ground to the metal chassis or to the black 12volt post in the truck??
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2011 #2
    mike5511

    mike5511 Road Train Member

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    I would say it is a grounding issue. The best thing is braided ground straps (or a piece of coax with center conductor soldered to braid). Make short runs, less than 18", ant. bracket/mirror arm to door, door to body, body to frame. Usually helps things immensely. I would solder everything, not just crimp the connections. Maybe one of the experts will chime in with a better idea.
     
    mike5511, Sep 27, 2011
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    firebird1 Thanks this.
  4. Oct 1, 2011 #3
    Phantom409

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    Always chassis, never ground you antenna mount to the battery.......
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2011 #4
    IndyCityFarmer

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    firebird do u have like a volvo with the wire twist in the cab to hook your power up cause that is the negitave to relay ur power back thats not your ground how do u have ur willson 2000 hooked to ur rig is it mirrior mounted or with a mount thats were we need to start
     
    IndyCityFarmer, Oct 14, 2011
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