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Kenworth T680 grounding points

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Sgonza101, Mar 5, 2019.

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  1. Mar 6, 2019 #11
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  3. Mar 6, 2019 #12
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    What's the shaft length on that Predator? The Wilson coax isn't that great, but usually better than factory.
     
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  4. Mar 6, 2019 #13
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    22in shaft length
     
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  5. Mar 6, 2019 #14
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    Ok all of that being said. I personally don't think the SWRs will get any better adding the extra ground straps, but I could be wrong. You can try grounding the antenna mount like @Ridgeline said it could do better. While SWRs aren't everything I did have a higher SWR with a Predator than with the Skip Shooter I'm running. So, I couldn't justify spending $100+ for a Predator vs $30 on a SS. I really think it's going to be the Wilson coax that's holding you back from getting where you want to be.
     
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  7. Mar 6, 2019 #15
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    I'm going to try adding more ground in the mean time. I'm also going to check my swr with an external swr meter.
     
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  8. Mar 6, 2019 #16
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    I would also check the resistance of the coax while you're at it.
     
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  9. Mar 6, 2019 #17
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    I tested my swr with my external swr meter and on ch 1-1.7 ch40-1.5. I'm pretty sure that the swr metter on my sr-955hpc doesn't work as good as my external one. I recommend that star looking thing under the antenna. 20190306_183527.jpg 20190306_183443.jpg
     

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  10. Mar 7, 2019 #18
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    1.5 is good.
     
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  11. Mar 7, 2019 #19
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    Yeah that's good most radios are off a little. And yours is off in a good direction.
     
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  12. Mar 7, 2019 #20
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    I guess I didn't need that extra grounding after all. You have a good diy video though.
     
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