RF ground and RX

think magnetic mount.

 

Exactly what I mean, the rack should provide some RF conducting in order for you to receive. There is a potential as long as there is something metal there.

Here is what I mean, if the rack has metal in it, there is a capacitance that is created, even without a direct physical connection, so the rack acts like the opposing radiator of sorts.

 

A ground isn't strictly necessary for receive only, but a properly grounded and tuned antenna will perform better. It's just that an ungrounded mount will result in a high SWR, which will be detrimental to receive, though not to the degree it affects transmitting.

 

weird stuff..I have ground according to my ohm meter but swrs,s and resonance are good and range sucks but im guessing its lack of ground plane..
Had a fella today on face crack in the stryker 955 page that he gets 40 mi..He runs same radio in same truck with a 7 ft firestick..

 

I always think gas mileage and fish catches when I hear of long-range radio performance.

I'd throw manhood in there too, but this is a family forum.

 

Well its very very possible to reach out n touch from many miles but its your ant set up that decides that..
Due to my lack of knowledge i cant quite figure mine out but its getting better..
I read and watch vids and get help from folks here and a tip now and then from my tech..