Recent content by COLTON_CJF

I'd build a headache rack and weld brackets on the top sides, so of course it will be nice and sturdy and be an inch or 2 above the roof.

Definitely a pickup, not sure on the make or model yet.

I'll have to look into that especially if I end up getting another rig that I'd like to mount dual whips instead of a short magnetic antenna. Anyway, I did a lot of trimming (about 2ft worth) that was slowly bringing me back down from the red area (3+ swr). Eventually it ended up balancing out...

Makes sense since I'm sure the copper coil was made for the exact antenna length it came with. I'll try trimming it down a bit at a time and maybe find a good length that will work with the radio. If not, ill trim it down to the 13" the last thinner antenna was. From my understanding, it's...

Before judging for my actions, I just want to make it clear I am pretty oblivious to every aspect behind the science of radios. So here's my issue. I have a Midland mobile (magnetic) CB antenna that I use permanently on my truck because it works great with my Midland radio. Reason I have a CB...