Needing the best Advice!!!

Well I thought I did my homework here, but I think I missed something. I have a 06 Corn binder 9400i, and yes it has that Bull#### all-in-one antenna system. I didn't want to make any modification since it is a company truck, but I think that might be out of the window to save my CB. At first, I bought a used Cobra 29 lx chrome limited edition that was peak and tuned, noise canceling mic, and since I don't know how to tune an antenna, I went with a francis pre-tuned 4ft. And yes I did ask my CB guy about having a good antenna, and was told it's personal choice. This was also before I found out I had the all in one system. Now this is my first CB, and I went with the advice I got here. The first CB had more problems that I thought, so I took it back and got a brand new in the box and had it Peaked and Tuned. The problem I have is my SWR's and sometimes it is not clear or can hear the guy I just passed on the ol' chatter box. On Ch 20, I'm like 1.2, on ch 40, I'm over 2, around 2.3ish range. Now on ch1, I'm in the same area, 2.3ish maybe a little higher and I get a message on the display of an "Antenna System Warning." I'm afraid to key up because I don't want my $200 investment to go up in smoke! I replaced the stud since the other look like it was done for but still have the same problem.

So the Question is, what do I need to to do? Is duel antenna really worth it? Do I really need 18ft of new coax? Yes someone nut at a cb shop just the other day told me I need 18 to 19 ft of coax even thought a lot of you say you don't. Just needing the best advice to be heard!!

Thanks in advance

 

Thanks Turbo, the antenna I bought is a "4 foot Francis CB 24 hot rod antenna." It says 150 watts on it. I don't think that the Wilson 1k will work in my application. I think I need to go with the Wilson 2k. Which would you recommend, the 5" or 10" shaft? Also I might be stuck buying 18ft because I think that's all I've seen at the t/s with the removable connector so I can route it through the door without pinching or kinking the cable. Unless you know where I can get just 9 ft to do the same. Since this is a tractor-trailer, should I go ahead and fo with duel antennas to maximize my range.

 

Sorry if I got you confused on the type of truck I have. Im not a fan of international (everyone that I been in has broke down on me), but the sleeper is a Hilton compared to the pete 385 that I started in. So for now until something better comes along, I guess I have to be a fan.