Here is my slight dilemma. I'm running a Galaxy DX959 and a Wilson 2000 antenna. I adjusted the antenna at home, on my pickup truck to get somewhat close to a decent SWR. When I was done at home, I was 1.3 on Channel 1 and 1.6 on 40. When I got down to the 2019 Coronado day cab, and I mounted it on the mirror bracket, I was 2.5 on Channel 1 and 3+ on 40. Eeeeeek I said. That's not good. I only run weekends, so the next weekend I decide to bring all my tools and whatnot to the shop. Mechanic comes out and hears me making noise, and ultimately tells me the Coronado mirror brackets and doors are all aluminum.
So I decide to mount the antenna on the back bracket that holds the air lines and light cords, after a little adjusting of the length of the antenna, I was able to get my SWR down to 1.5 on Ch1 and 1.6 on Ch40.
What are your thoughts...hang it up and call it a day, I can't get any better than that....or Can I?
2019 Freightliner Coronado mirror brackets & SWR 2.5 vs 1.5
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by NYSuperTrucker, Apr 8, 2019.
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