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Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by LicketySplit1974, Jun 24, 2016.

  1. Jun 24, 2016 #1
    LicketySplit1974

    LicketySplit1974 Bobtail Member

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    Looking to upgrade my antenna system. Currently running dual browning single coils 22 inch shafts. SWRs are an awesom 1.1 at 1,20,&40, but still not getting the range I feel I should be getting outta my radio. Been looking at the monkey made but #### they are so heavy. Has anyone heard of Mr Coily antennas if so what do you think. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
     
    LicketySplit1974, Jun 24, 2016
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  3. Jun 24, 2016 #2
    Ougigoug

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    Other with more knowledge will chime in, but what kind of radio are you working with and most importantly who did you let work inside that radio...
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2016 #3
    Ridgeline

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    Before you start spending the money, start looking at your antennas, no one gets perfect match across the range so something is wrong,
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2016 #4
    rabbiporkchop

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    Got a picture of the truck? What kind of truck is it?
    Sounds like a prime example of why wide banded antennas suck.
     
    Last edited: Jun 28, 2016
    Reason for edit: Low Q vs High Q
    rabbiporkchop, Jun 28, 2016
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  7. Jul 1, 2016 #5
    craig_sez

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    Someone else stuck on the swr as end all be all..I wanna get mad at the op but i was like that at one point myself..

    Op..Start here to learn a few thing..If your like me you might have to read it 100 times but atleast something will sink in..
     
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  8. Jul 2, 2016 #7
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  9. Jul 3, 2016 #7
    Turbo-T

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    If you mean your antenna is only 22 inches long, no wonder you can't get out. Get yourself an older Wilson 2000 or even better a Sirio 5000. CB antennas are supposed to be 9 feet tall. When you go shorter, all you do is compromise transmit and receive.
     
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  10. Jul 4, 2016 #8
    craig_sez

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    Turbo..His shaft...HE SAID HIS SHAFT is 22 inches long..Women must love him WHA..lol
     
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