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Best place run cable from magnet

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by 04ram, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. Aug 21, 2013 #1
    04ram

    04ram Bobtail Member

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    Just bought a lil will from Wilson and was wondering where to run it so its out of the way and also less interference as well since I've heard don't run it through your weather stripping. Magnet mount obviously going on the top of my dodge but not sure exactly where to run the cable? Thanks
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2013 #2
    MsJamie

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    The best place for the antenna is in the center of the roof.

    As for running the coax, you will pretty much have to go through the door seal. Use a door that is the used, and to bring it in from the rear and not the top to keep rain from running in along the coax.

    A magnet mount will eventually ruin the finish of the surface it's attached to.
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2013 #3
    04ram

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    Thanks for the input bud! So far I'm loving this radio I was hearing someone 15 miles away, much better then the no name crap that came with the radio
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2013 #4
    jessejamesdallas

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    You didn't say what vehicle...Just a Dodge...If it's a Pick-up, you may look between the bed and cab and see if there are any vents where you can run the coax inside...Some trucks will have rubber grommets or vents with a plastic cover that can be either removed or a hole poked threw, and you can get in that way...
     
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  7. Aug 21, 2013 #5
    6string

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    yeah certain vehicles have rubber gromlets etc... my ranger has the 3rd brake light that i ran the wire

    through there it was out of the way
     
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