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Antenna problems on a sterling.

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by agrubbs82, Jul 19, 2019.

  1. Jul 19, 2019 #1
    agrubbs82

    agrubbs82 Bobtail Member

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    Any guidance on where and how to mount an antenna on a sterling truck would be appreciated.
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2019 #2
    Big_D409

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    Where are you looking to mount? I run a NGP on mine as prior setups weren’t working well with a poor grounding plane.
    Works okay, but nothing to rant about. It’s difficult getting a cb to work well with a Sterling.
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2019 #3
    agrubbs82

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    I’ve tried a ngp antenna and yes I had decent results. Honestly the best thing I have found is a Wilson lil will mag mount. I was just curious if anyone else had anything better.
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2019 #4
    craig_sez

    craig_sez Road Train Member

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    Dont they have the big classic style mirrors? If so mount it there but do some bonding through the trk to chassie..
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2019 #5
    Big_D409

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    Some have the aero mirrors and some with the classic stainless arms. Doors being fiberglass you’ll have to run a ground strap from the arm to starter/frame.
     
    Big_D409, Jul 30, 2019
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  8. Jul 30, 2019 #6
    craig_sez

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    Dont run it from the arm to chassie anyways...The ant wouldnt see the furthest point of metal..Gotta do it all in short runs
     
    craig_sez, Jul 30, 2019
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