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Thanks after reading up dual vs single I was thinking the same thing. I am thinking that if I went with single antena mounted on the passengers side front of the box just outsidethe edge of the cab which should give me good range. Is this right? Should I run a bonding wire from the antenna to...

Thanks I will check that out

I have read alot about ground planes and I have a few of questions. 1. How does the mirror mounted antennas achieve the ground plane? 2. If I were to mount an antenna to the bed rail at teh corner of the cab on my ranger pick up would this give me enough ground plane, if not what could I do to...

I'm using the SWR on the radio but I think that I need to use my meter between the amp and the radio?

I'm using a short load because of clearence with trees that suround my housing area that I keep hitting when I leave and enter the area. I think I my be checking the SWR wrong. I have been checking with everything line (after the radio), but after doing some reading I think that I should be...

I tried a new cable with the same results. I'm going to just use my CB barefoot for now and will work on the linear hook up later. Got too much going on right now to spend my few days off messing with the set up right now. Thanks for your help though I really appreciate you taking the time to...

Thanks I'll try that. I will check it and get me a new cable as soo as I get back to town. Will let you kow how it works out.

I'm one of the newbies that ya'll are trying to help. I have read several threads on this site and appreciate all of your advice. It has really helped me as I'm getting started

I have a Cobra 29 LX tune and aligned by Sparky CB Shop, a Wilson 5000 magnetic antenna with a 39" short load stinger mounted in the middle of my roof on a Ford Ranger. I am trying to connect a RM KL 203P amp with a 3' jumper between the amp and the radio. My problem is with the radio alone my...