Need alternate mounting solutions fora pete387 rinsatead of the stock cab mounts they are mounted to fiberglass and have no grountd that can tell. Also need help fixing theswr it pegs the meter when I check it
pete 387 antenna mounting help
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Brownietrucker24, Feb 22, 2012.
Page 1 of 2
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
GOOD LUCK!!!! I fought my 387 for months trying to find a good spot for the antenna. The best place i could find was the grab handle on the back of the sleeper using a top loaded antenna but even with that,my SWR was high because of the reflection. The only fix i have heard of for these trucks (and i asked just about every shop i found) are one of those outback mounts that are built for these trucks. I talked to two drivers who used these and they seemed to love em.
This is the link to that mount,hope posting it here is ok.
http://www.walcottcb.com/outback-cb-antenna-bracket-for-peterbilt-387-and-kw-t2000-obkt-p-1039.htmlBrownietrucker24 Thanks this. -
I do pull the same trailer all the time but its a company truck not sure I want to invest that kind of time and money but it gives me a couple ideas thanks
-
Only problem i s I pull a conestoga where would I mount it besides the front cab guard and hot do u put those peices together.
-
Got it fixed swr 1.5 on 1,19 and 40
-
So explain and post pictures!!!!
-
I ended using as tandard mirror mount, 4 hose clamps, two 1in h prices if rubber and a new too loaded antenna. I drilled holes in the hose clamps and used the bolts from the mount two attach the two.used the rubber pieces one industry the mount plate and on the opposite hose clamp to hold it all in place.it ain't pretty but it works
-
Can't figure how to post the pics from my phone will up load them to my profile if I can
-
Pics are in my profile
-
Saw them, thanks. You know what they say, "pics worth 1000 words".
I would uncoil that coax if it were me. Bundle it up in a 'S' configuration or just wad it up. A nice neat coil will hurt your signal.
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Page 1 of 2