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K40 whip keeps snapping.

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Fold_Moiler, Aug 17, 2017.

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  1. Aug 25, 2017 #31
    Meteorgray

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    Let us know how that tri-mag mount works. I love the gripping power of that design. I can't use one cause I remove my antennas after each use and don't believe I could remove it easily enough to be practical. You should be able to find a strong enough antenna now. If not, screw a flag pole into it. Just be careful you don't wrinkle the roof. :)
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2017 #32
    Fold_Moiler

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    I'll let you know. I think it will be good. Even my k40 got good range up there.
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2017 #33
    Fold_Moiler

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    I actually got a QUAD magnet mount in person from the Walcott shop.

    This thing isn't moving and that little fire stick is no challenge for it. You can mount any antenna on this. 3ft firestick and a swr of 1.3
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2017 #34
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    Ran the coax down the back of the cab then up a hole in the storage then under the floor rubber and door sill.
     

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  7. Aug 31, 2017 #35
    Meteorgray

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    That's really good SWR from the little three-foot glass stick. But that mighty quad is calling for more meat in the air to justify its legendary holding power. It'll take two men and a crowbar to get that thing off the roof.
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2017 #36
    Fold_Moiler

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    Yeah I got the antenna first lol.

    I might throw a Wilson trucker antenna on there. I'll give it a while though, this thing actually works really good.

    It's still under 13'6", I parked next to a van trailer and the antenna was lower so I shouldn't be wacking too many objects.
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2017 #37
    craig_sez

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    Imagine how much $ you could save by slowin down to 65..Roughly 5-10,000 a yr..
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2017 #38
    Fold_Moiler

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    I don't own the truck and my boss doesn't care.
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2017 #39
    craig_sez

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    K.....Eld will fix that..lol..
    800 mi a day is averageing 73 mph and i dont mean just doin 73..To average 73 ya gotta be doin 78ish....
    Power to ya dude..stay safe..
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2017 #40
    Fold_Moiler

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    Dude what's with all the police on here, so what if I run 73 in a 70?

    You're right once eld come into play I probably won't be able to do that run in one day.
     
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