Nightstalker - i noticed that on my antenna the foil does have continuity but only on the inside. Probably because Cobra puts this thin...
Lol. I think I called and emailed them about a dozen times. I just went ahead and ordered the Little Wil. In the interim, I guess it's...
Sorta. It was more of an SWR issue I was having, but got that worked out. Now just wondering what I can do with the foil.
Ever try getting them on the phone? Youd have better luck getting Trump to answer (800) WHITEHOUSE.
I have a Cobra 29LX and Cobra 42" 300 watt antenna. Dont ask why, but I punctured the foil thats between the magnet and rubber protector....
Would be nice if there was a diagram showing continuity in magnetic mount antennas.
Well atleast we know the SWR is down. Last question - the bottom stud has continuity with the chasis and all the way to the outershield of the...
Yea at this point I just wanna smash the #### thing with a hammer, lol. But I'm definitely going to get another antenna. I'm just trying to...
Oh, ok. But there's clearly something wrong because I have a Cobra handheld CB and when we first got the full sized radio we tested it with my...
CHeck this out. Antenna on roof in a relatively open area. Look at the difference in SWR between when I calibrate and do SWR test and when I...
Haha yea they are a pain. So the outside of the mount, shouldnt have any ground correct? Even when i used a jumper wire and grounded the bottom...
And yes, the outter shield of the coax at the radio does have connection with the bottom stud. Meter beeped. Showed 0.3 Any benefits to a normal...
Is the outside of the radio metal like the mic screw, or trim supposed to have ground with the chasis of the truck?
Since i have no ground connection from the magnet/foil to the bottom stud...isnt that my problem?
Ok I have the studs shorted out. Where do the terminals go for the test? OHM right?
Ok i have some alligator clips i can short out the studs. Do i use the OHM setting?
Ok, now I know what shielding is. But on the antenna side of things i cant get to any of that. Heres a pic of what i have available at the...
Yea I tested the bottom stud and top stud. Meter was quiet. When you say shielding, are you referring to the foil? I tested the foil in...
I tested a peice of heavy gauge wire, it made the SWR really go high, set off "antenna warning" too. Whats a ground strap? Where can I get one?...
If I successfully ground the antenna, like using a wire from the lower stud to a good ground, can I keep the antenna here? The picture is...
