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The HAM is sorta new to me, still need to take the testing for it too. What antenna did you use with that setup; and was it mobile or base rig?
In the Truck I used a Mobile Kenwood 741 Try-Bander, with a Diamond Sri-Band Antenna, 144/220/440 and a Diamond 6 and 10 Meter, both antennas are top of the line in quality and of course $$$ !The HAM Radio is not reinstalled since the move but will be soon using the same but new, Antennas.
And For sometime what you describe as the CB condition I was under the impression was working in the "opposite" fashion but same as you described. (o.O) ?
People for some reason, think the Antenna will radiate the same no matter where it is mounted. The problem with that is, if there isn't a good reflective ground plane for the signal to bounce off of, some of the signal will be absorbed in the ground, hubs less signal getting out in that direction !The best location to mount an antenna on a mobile setup for general communications, would be the center of the vehicle as high as possible.
After I got done tweaking it I got a 1:1.2 I think was on ch40 and a 1:1.4 on ch1 and that was achieved after I dialed in the two "tuning rings" near the base of the antenna there.
Sounds like a great SWR. I like to set the SWR for lowest reading, with the Radio set on the frequency/channel you work the most... Amateur Radio or CB.
I picked up a great ring style cable from Right Channel Radios. The way the cable attaches is perfect for not having to deal with ends going bad or catching on things going through the trails.. and especially worked well for the way I needed to route things. I didn't want 9 ft of extra cable coiled in the cab or even outside of it.
I agree on extra cable... no need ! I don't like the idea behind the Ring Connector Cable, but also, I have never used one, so good luck with them !I'm still stuck on the Ring Lugs and Screw Mount, maintains the 50 ohm resistance of the coax.
I would have loved to put it right on top. However, the problem with that is I cant with the Flip-Pac on top as of now and I wanted a semi-permanent fixture for the most part. Didn't want to have to chance having to SWR calibrate it every time I picked up the magnet mount and didn't put it EXACTLY back where it was and even then I think once you break that initial bond, it can throw things off a bit. At least that's what it seems it does on an older buddy of mines GMC Sierra setup. When the Flip-Pac is used it folds open over the rest of the cab and the hood area for a Queen sized bed up top and well not too many antennas would survive the less than 4" gap left from it and the roof itself. Plus I have a thing about drilling holes in roofs to an extent. If I am going to drill any holes in that roof it will be under the final decision to modify the roof for a universal rack which isnt going to happen on this setup until after I swap the UTE tray for the Flip-Pac setup onto another truck as I mentioned before.
I now understand the Mounting, thought out !
Anyone really deep into Radio or communication of CBs, 2-way, HAM, and accessories that wanted to start a business doing so would DO WELL here in Vegas. There is NO ONE but 1 guy who does any CB work whether repair, some slight new sales, and installation here. A radio city or something needs to be put here. With all the trucking and freight liners that roll through the Vegas hub, you'd mop up I think.. well for a few more years anyhow. lolAs for the UTE tray.. yea its not much more than what my Flip-Pac was new.. but the possibilities and features are nearly endless, the weight is far-far less, the capabilities, and the uniqueness alone make it worth it to me. I would use the out of it !
[size=Sounds good, again keep the pictures coming !]
Last edited on Sun Jan 28th, 2018 07:22 pm by Scrambler82
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2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !