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Been a few and here is an update and a few questions. I've removed the 3" spring and added a 3" folding adapter like this one That has come in VERY handy. Now my SWR is the following with the 3' K40 stick antenna. 2.0:1 on Channel 1 1.7:1 on Channel 20 2.1:1 on Channel 40 I know the antenna...

What would that be?

So that is the reason the flatten brad of the coax is better than the 8 gauge wire. I haven't had a lot of time to adjust the antenna. I have worked on the ground plane system a little. I removed the bolt and ring connectors on the mount side and added a PL259 connector and a connector for the...

To all thanks for the replies. Got some more meter reading to share a little later. See if I getting a little better understanding of this stuff. I have a good short from the shield side of the coax to the ground (frame, body, or negative post of battery) of the van BUT, RF doesn't care...

The firestick knockoff just has a wire you pull out and cut. I could drill out the center. Stick the copper down the hole. Add a nut and bolt or a long wood screw as long as it is not painted or something. Yep, redneck all the way. Think i will put the K40 on. It has the adjustable tip. I...

I can tell you how to make a Cisco roll over console cable but RF is a killin me.

Thanks for the reply 20 is something like 1.9:1 I cant remember off the top of my head. If the multi meter is showing a 0 ohm short from coax shield side to frame of van and that means nothing for a RF signal. How can I check the ground plane? Already too much money in radio stuff all at one time.

I've been fighting the SWR on this van since day 1. CB is Uniden 510XL. Dodge CV RAM company van (like a dodge caravan) with ladder rack and 2 ladders (12ft and 8ft A-frame fiberglass). Have tried 2 Little Wil no luck. This is the current setup. 18' RG58AU coax. PL 259 plug on one end and...