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    18" x 1 1/2" Tinned Bonding Straps

    removed.
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    Antenna mast.

    That's a good point about Longevity/Strength.i bought the Sirio Gainmaster & purchased Military Mast through E-Bay: 70', I then attached to a super straight tree behind the shack with stand off pipe clamps. She's up there 30 above the canopy. the Dx-2547 has Great ears, and super DX Ability. I...
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    Coax Plug Problem

    Puck Mount Thats the DE-239 sold by breedlove mounts. Just a Basic 3" pl-275 into a Threaded Puck Mount . The sirio simply screws down onto it. and the coax in the vehicle screws to it. Very Practical. easy to install mount. I also had some " Under the Waterline" Marine Industrial Caulk that I...
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    Coax Plug Problem

    Problem solved The antenna lead i recieved from the UK was defective..The end didn't connect Properly to the Center antenna base..Weird setup anyways..I Ordered a puck from Breedlove Mounts..(Excellant Product Line"). I Pucked it, and Added 12' of LMR- 400. She works Sweet now!!,. This is my...
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    Who uses the FM Band?

    I have the FM Band in my radio...I check from time to time but rarely hear anyone on this band. Am i missing something???:whistle:
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    Coax Plug Problem

    heya camaro..This mount is for the sirio megawatt..the antenna side is a standard so-239 but the base end inside the cab is an "n" type, I ordered the coax especially for this mount, which works with this antenna...and has the pl-259 end that screws to the radio..I have some Amphenol connectors...
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    Coax Plug Problem

    I've yet to begin checking swr until i get the proper connection to the General Lee radio. I have a wilson mag mount i connected and the radio works great. so i now know that it's in that antenna somewhere....Brand new freakin antenna and i have issues!...grrrrr. It's got that N-PL mount, it...
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    Coax Plug Problem

    OK ,I completely disassembled EVERYTHING.. Tried the reversal of the grommets, No change , lock-nut to cab roof interior without grommet or washers, No change, Checked all the coax & ends, checks out ok.....ONLY NOW i have severe engine noise coming into the radio!...I have the radio ground to...
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    Coax Plug Problem

    Right now i'm wondering if this antenna needs to have the plastic washers on both sides of the roof...Any thoughts on mobile antenna grounding?
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    Coax Plug Problem

    Thats exactly what i was wondering...This is my first hardmount, I'm thinking the antenna needs to be isolated, with plastic on either side to keep it from grounding, I was assuming it Should be grounded at least on One side.....hmmmm, I may have to pull down the headliner and reinstall..
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    Coax Plug Problem

    hi 357 mag!, When i hardmounted this there's plastic grommets on the topside for the outer roof, Inside on the ceiling it is directly to the sheetmetal...should there also be a plastic grommet inside. No part of the antenna touches te metal mounting surface? Thanks for your help, The General.
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    Coax Plug Problem

    No i dont have a meter to check..I slid the boot back and can see where the solder from the center core seems to have bled out onto the side a little..Think maybe it is defective? This was sent directly from Sirio, Brand new outfit...Thanks for the help.
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    Coax Plug Problem

    I Purchased a new Sirio Hi-Power 4000 and hard mounted it. installed my General Lee, attached coax to radio & no reception. unscrewed coax from the radio and just as i was removing the plug this radio was picking skip from Everywhere!. problem is as soon as i touch the threaded part of the plug...
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    Mobile Thru Roof Installation Part

    "DV" connector Thank you so much for having patience with Me & the lack thereof c.b Knowledge..The "DV" end is the point where the coax screws into the bottom of the hardmount offered from the U.K .,the opposite end is "PL", the antenna then screws down onto the mount. in size this dv is almost...
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    Mobile Thru Roof Installation Part

    I have seen that offered........and it confuses me<can not stand it> I mean Look at it. Where does it connect on the dv side? on the whip? it looks like a car antenna...the "DV" is comparable to an "N" connection/Smaller screw type than a DV...Seems the adapter would be a screw type on both...
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    Mobile Thru Roof Installation Part

    "DV" mount Hi: I already have the hard mount from sirio, and the mount has a "DV" cable connection...I've yet to see an Adapter connector "DV" to "PL" to utilize my pl-259 coax..I may have to just run the Rg-58 from the UK with the "DV" connector made up on 4 meter coax. Do you think the RG-58...
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    Mobile Thru Roof Installation Part

    Any coax will do? Ok, I just want to install & know that it'll provide the best of service for many years to come...So any coax will do for a Mobile?...I have some of the rg-el-Cheapo i can run up there...or, If I ever install a 2 pill amp the small coax is ok for that too?... Thanks for the...
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    Mobile Thru Roof Installation Part

    "DV" vs "PL" I could use more washers and nuts..You know it seems as though SIRIO would sell a PL Base for the PL antenna for a Hard Mount....The antenna itself is a PL, The base mount for thru mounting is Pl to DV. This Dv connector is a different animal for sure. :headbang..Sure they sell the...
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    Mobile Thru Roof Installation Part

    Hi & Thank you for taking the time to help me.. I greatly appreciate that.:D Yes, I have seen that one, I don't think it's heavy enuff,,However I'm Looking for something Twice that size to attach this thru the roof. Once i remove the headliner,run all the needed wiring, and get it back in place...
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    Mobile Thru Roof Installation Part

    Recently I Bought a New sirio antenna, I plan on Mounting this on my old ford pickup. I want to pick up a 3" pl-258 Barrel and construct my own puck mount. BUT, the only nut i can locate is that small panel nut, which i find Inadequate for an Antenna mount. :headbang I need help finding an Extra...