Quick question.

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Gambino, Mar 12, 2010.

  1. Mar 12, 2010 #1
    Gambino

    Gambino Bobtail Member

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    I have a CB in a Volvo truck. Only problem it's slip seating, I have got a good antenna with a quick release so i can bring it from truck to truck. What I am wondering is if I can connect a wire to the ground on the antenna mount and run that inside my cab and connect it to the "negative" 12volt connection where the CB mounts up as a ground.

    CB shop tells me no, ground must be as short as possible.
     
    Gambino, Mar 12, 2010
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  3. Mar 12, 2010 #2
    Carolina Thunder

    Carolina Thunder Medium Load Member

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    No you cant. You really want to ground comming off of your trucks frame for something like this, you may be able to run a wire down to the bolt holding the seat down but thats a big maybe.You really want to get the best dround for your power as you can or poof goes your electronics!
     
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