Kenworth T700 antenna

What are you running right now ?

 

Without wanting to change out the cable, i'd look for different antennas, is Taller feasible ?

 

for better service put 1 out back like on a pb 387/kw t2000 style mount with separate coax. That is going to be your only option with that fiberglass truck.

 

I think you may be stuck if that's the case.

For what its worth, I have seen a perch type mount for either the T700 or the Cascadia (or both) that mounts where the single mirror mount connects to the door. Maybe that allows you to run the coax through an existing hole in the door?? That would eliminate one of the things you don't want to do. That should allow you to run virtually any antenna you want, probably up to 7'.

I think I'm going to be getting a truck real soon that has this same set up, so if anyone knows where to find this type of mount, please share.

 

Here's the one for the Cascadia.

I don't think they have the coax attached in this picture, other pictures show the coax going though the door jamb.

http://www.truckers-store.com/store/show_product/?product_id=%201097873021

 

Actually that is not his only option. I drove a 387 Pete with stacked dipoles mounted to the outside of each fairing, and had a 40 mile range. If I did it again, I am sure my range would be greater now, because since then I have found a much better radio technician. It requires minimal fabricating and is totally doable.

 

Got any pictures of this set up????