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Okay, I picked up an antenna, some cable, and a mount. I'm going to run the cable and install the mount tomorrow. I was able to pick up the cable where one end unscrews, so I don't have to drill such a large hole in my truck.
DFBrews, do you have an SWR meter? Should I pick up a spring like the one being used in the photo I posted? How important is that spring?
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Irving, a spring will in effect change the SWR of the antenna, but it will prevent damage if you accidentally drive into a garage, parking garage or tree limb. It will reduce stress on the mount.
Ideally an antenna should be as long as possible, mounted as high as possible and centered on the ground plane to get the best transmission in all directions. Barring this, everything is a compromise (what's new?)
The SWR will let you know if you have a good ground as well as allow you to "center" on the frequencies (channels) you want to use. Example: if you only use the lower half of the channels including emergency 9, then you may want to make them the optimum. But if you want to average over all the 40 channels (assuming the antenna can do it), then center it on 20, just make sure it is still good enough to use channel 9.
Another member here, baglock1 is/was also looking for someone to help check out his mobil CB. Maybe he'll check in on this thread and get something going for his radio/antenna too.
Ridgewalker, after I posted about the spring, I realized exactly why I need it. I'm a bit worried about my antenna location though, so we'll see how it goes.
I realize that the spring will add to the height of the antenna and affect the way it is tuned. I'm going to get a spring today so I'll have it when it comes time to tune.
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Got everything installed today. Looks nice. Now I just need to get it tuned properly. Install went better than I thought it would.
HEY COPS! Some guy told me that it is illegal to use the PA (Public Announcement) portion of your CB. Now, I can't imagine when I would actually use it in public, and I wouldn't use it to road rage at people, but is it actually illegal? He didn't seem like he knew what he was talking about.
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I PMed him saying i would help him set it up never got a response I have a SWR meter.Originally Posted by BlasterBob
You sir, are a specialist in the art of discovering a welcoming outcome of a particular situation....not a mechanic.
My feedback add 11-12 ish before the great servpocaylpse of 2012
What does your week look like this week? I can meet anytime after 7 pm and live in Westminster.
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[QUOTE=Irving;435321]What does your week look like this week? I can meet anytime after 7 pm and live in Westminster.
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should be able to meet up tomorrow or tuesday depending on my females "urges"
PM me your info irving
You sir, are a specialist in the art of discovering a welcoming outcome of a particular situation....not a mechanic.
My feedback add 11-12 ish before the great servpocaylpse of 2012
Well, many thanks for sending that PM and trying to help him out. You did give it a good try and that is really appreciated!!!
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