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102 mounting on my semi

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by sidepocket, Nov 11, 2012.

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  1. Nov 12, 2012 #11
    sidepocket

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    I took it off but feel its important to mention that I put the mount on upside down to further lower the mount on the bird perch which for whatever reason seemed to significantly change my swr readings.
     
    sidepocket, Nov 12, 2012
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  3. Nov 13, 2012 #12
    mike5511

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    Pictures guys!.............Post some pictures!
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2012 #13
    sidepocket

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    Okay. I decided to try it out again. Different placement. Thinkin cophase in the near future. Maybe. Lol.
     

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  5. Dec 3, 2012 #14
    Turbo-T

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    So how well has the 102 performed for you so far in it's location? Can you at least make it out 12 miles w/o the need for an amp or a hopped up radio?
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2012 #15
    sidepocket

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    Twelve is a bit of a stretch around here. But I just did that setup last night. Haven't tested more than just a tune and clearing up the audio on the magnum that's running it.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2012 #16
    MsJamie

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    Is that mounted to rubber? I'd get a good strap running from the mount to ground.

    If you have to go more than a couple of inches, you need to use something more than a couple inches wide. I've used 8" roll flashing (about $5 for a 10 foot roll), with the edges folded over for safety, making a strap about 4" wide. Run that to something substantial, like the frame itself if you can. Maybe down to where the step attaches.

    You'll find that the antenna works a whole lot better...
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2012 #17
    sidepocket

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    Yeah. It worked great. I had a substantial ground to frame on it though. Just can't see in the pics. It's back under the bunk now though and I'm back to running the tram on a bird mount. Trying out a new radio though. Found a magnum s3 for cheap and it talks great albeit hears a little too well. Maybe the rf gain knob is screwy but basically it has to be turned almost all the way down to trim out the fuzz.
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2013 #18
    sidepocket

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    Bought a new shaft for my predator. Really gets the coil up and away from the cab.
     

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