Observation on my trip in SUV

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  1. Timin770

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    Ran up I75 and 40/81 blah blah thru north GA, TN etc in an SUV with a Little Wil and AT-6666. Heard non-stop chatter almost all the way as opposed to intermittent chatter on a CMV mirror mount. Obviously not an apples/apples comparison and there are many variables but that Lil Wil sure did seem to love that huge flat steel roof
     
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    Yeah, that "other half of the antenna" is mighty important to good performance.
     
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    It's almost like comparing a walkie-talkie to a base station
     
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    Have you tried one of these Firestik NGP Side Mount CB Antenna Kit …

    It may solve your problem..
     
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    Hey Ridge, those guys at Right Channel Radio is confused.

    Quote: "...A large metallic chassis (i.e., ground plane)...." :)
     
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    Thanks Russ. I was in an SUV borrowed from my wife and if I drill holes in her car it might be the last drilling I do for a while. If you know what I mean lol
     
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    Yeah ... I read what they posted, I have a post on another forum that goes into detail of what is a ground plane and what isn't, maybe I should post it here ... but then ... what difference would it make .. I mean you guys are the experts.
     
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