Static

Cuts in coax, is likely culprit. There could be more issues after that. But I'd start with coax

 

The mag antenna is grounded via capacitive coupling to metal on the roof, so it should be OK if it's in good shape. To eliminate any common mode current on the coax, you should make sure the radio's chassis is grounded independent of the 12VDC ground to the battery. If the radio's chassis is attached to metal in the cabin that in turn is attached to the vehicle's metal structure, then the radio should be grounded. If not, run a ground or strap to a nearby ground on the vehicle chassis.

Make sure your coax is not compromised. That part about it being "cut a little in about 5 different spots" doesn't sound promising

You need to determine where the static is coming from. Disconnect the coax; if it stops, then it's coming from the antenna/coax system. If it doesn't stop, then it must be coming from your 12VDC system: an LED light bar, the car's ignition system, or etc... or maybe the radio itself.

 

My take is this ... what do you call static?

could it be noise from your light bar?

Someone else had this issue recently, the thread is rather new.

but this morning with the new bed lights on, I turned on the cb and got nothing but noise. Shut the light off and it went away.

 

It seems like you should be able to get a noise filter. I know years ago people installed them to keep engine noise from coming through on the car stereo.