Check out Predator 10k antennas. RG8x coax will work just fine.
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When running a grounding wire go from mount to door hinge bolt. That way you won't create a ground loop and cause the coax shield to radiate which...
There is a mount made that uses the existing bolts and holes for the spot mirror above the passenger side door. They are sold on eBay. The guy...
There could be corrosion on the antenna mount also.
I think the owner has passed away.
Uniden makes the Road King.
The Road King rkcb classic is worth a look also. I have one and prefer it over my Cobra 29. It is pretty much the same as the Uniden 78ltx but...
He keeps repeating the sos over and over. I think he is in love with his own voice.
I think that propagation has changed to the eastern half of the country and muddick can no longer be heard.
The President Walker is a good radio also.
This is a good antenna. It covers some of 10 meters and all of 11, very wide banded. It is a heavy antenna and needs a heavy duty mount.
If it isn't borke don't fix it.
Don't forget it has to be nist certified or it is junk.
The clear rg8x road pro truck stop coax isn't too bad. It is double shielded. The connectors are the weak point. It will get you by until you can...
It probably is fuel line to insulate the antenna when it hits the back of the cab.
If you are not running an amp turn it fully clockwise.
A lot of that noise comes in through the antenna.
A 102 inch whip is broad banded. How can it not be efficient?