Static on cobra 29lx

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  1. chriskc

    chriskc Light Load Member

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    Probably not it's a Wilson 2000. There's a ham operator where I work, he's always busy and kind of short with me, so that's why I came here.
     
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    Ok here is what I think may be an issue.

    Your coax.

    Now if you go back to the k0bg site, you look at the section above the common mode currents, it will describe to you how to use a choke to eliminate that issue.

    Here is the link.

    Www.k0bg.com/common.html

    If you want to know why, read the rfi part of the page.
     
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    So do you think I need to invest in that meter or just choke the coax?
     
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    @chriskc did you try removing the long ground wire from mount to frame?

    A few pages back cwspook listed a sight that has a wealth of info about mobile antenna systems. k0bg. Its a ham sight, but purtains to all mobile setups. Alot of info on bonding with ground straps, and rfi, among other things...give it a read.

    But also, sometimes there is just noise that we cant do anything about. Im not sure of the issue your having, but modern trucks arent made with radio equipment in mind... E-this and E-that, lack of ground etc etc...yada yada yada
    But keep asking questions. There are some sharp guys on this forum willing to help.

    Edit: I just saw that ridgeline posted that sight also
     
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    Yea I removed it. Didn't make a difference, but I left it off. I was going to try and mess with the grounding but they kept me busy all day
     
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    I run 2 stereo amplifiers in my truck, one for my subs and other for highs. If I have CB on just where there is no noise, if I turn on my stereo, I get an increased of noise thru the CB. I either turn the squelch up more or turn off the stereo.