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would this work?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by JNaum, Dec 25, 2013.

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  1. Dec 25, 2013 #1
    JNaum

    JNaum Light Load Member

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    Hey yall, I have a pete 357. I had a crazy Idea where to mount my antenna. I am wondering will this work and still have good SWR?
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2013 #2
    12 ga

    12 ga THE VIEW FROM MY OFFICE

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    I don't think so. I needs to be mounted higher. In that position the signal can't go forward or backward. just to the sides. Plus I seriously doubt that is a grounded position. Why can't you put it on the mirror?
     
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  4. Dec 25, 2013 #3
    JNaum

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    Its a plastic mirror. .not screws no bars...if it had screws I would put it like the cascadia mount...
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2013 #4
    MsJamie

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    Work? Yes. Well? No.

    How about mounting the same way, but at the top of the truck?
     
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  7. Dec 25, 2013 #5
    JNaum

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    top of fairing would be in the way..its a company truck so I can't take anything off
     
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  8. Dec 25, 2013 #6
    TheDude1969

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    MsJamie is right, you have identical "L" bracket above... Will save you SWR tuning headache, and get out much further.
     
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  9. Dec 25, 2013 #7
    JNaum

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    View attachment 59847
    This right up above the door. Will this work. I just have to get some coax and I should be good right?
     
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  10. Dec 25, 2013 #8
    TheDude1969

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    I can't view link 59847, but if you mean factory mount... yes if you run your own coax, it would be great location.
     
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  11. Dec 25, 2013 #9
    JNaum

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    View attachment 59848 this is what i came up with...either can be like that or straight up....im just tired of stock antennas lol
     
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  12. Dec 25, 2013 #10
    JNaum

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