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Kw t660

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by csw1818, Dec 24, 2016.

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  1. Dec 24, 2016 #1
    csw1818

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    Anyone have a decent idea on where to setup the antenna? stock system has two firestiks on either mirror using a co-phased setup and would be pretty difficult to run my on coax and a ground strap. I got rid of those Wilson's...someone decided to spray paint them black... I put two firestiks up just to get me home.
     

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  3. Dec 24, 2016 #2
    rabbiporkchop

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    [​IMG] I built a custom antenna for mine.
    Factory bracket was fine.
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2016 #3
    csw1818

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    I figured the bracket was fine. what did you do to run the coax just tape an end together?
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2016 #4
    rabbiporkchop

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    Rubber boot on mirror arm slides back to reveal hole for cable..
     
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    csw1818

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    Good deal. I'll get the coax ran and find me an antenna after awhile. you run a 10meter in it?
     
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    rabbiporkchop

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    I did. I drive for a different company now.
     
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    csw1818

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    Sounds good I'll get it all ran here soon. still have to plug up my inverter
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2016 #8
    csw1818

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    I didn't realize you had to take half the truck apart just to get the dang coax in.
     
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  11. Dec 26, 2016 #9
    Bout Z

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    Rabbi, I ran across some antennas that were similar to the ones you make, while browsin ebay this past weekend.
    Hustler hq-27 Made in the USA. Available in 48" 55" and 61"
    they were in the $25-$35 range.
    Some research revealed they were a popular style mobile back in the 70's and 80's. It appears hustler producing them again... in case anyone is interested.
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2016 #10
    rabbiporkchop

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    Mine looks similar but they weigh ten times as much and use 6-gauge copper wire and you can run lots of power through them. The Hustler ones are excellent antennas but you can't run much power through them
     
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