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The Bull
11-15-2019, 05:26 PM
Going to start the process of upgrading everything to handle a 16 pill in my duramax. I have 2 batteries, adding a third. And upgrading to 2-270amp alternators. and step up to rg218 to the antenna. Any other thoughts?

JesseJamesDallas
11-16-2019, 08:55 AM
good luck with it...

BOOTY MONSTER
11-16-2019, 10:10 AM
how much farther do you expect to talk with a 16 pill vs 4 PILL ?
use lmr-600 coax .

The Bull
11-16-2019, 11:11 AM
16 pill to far fetched ? Or is a 2x12 about is far as I should go? Looking to add a little more kick to the signal for some local Saturday night competition.

JesseJamesDallas
11-16-2019, 06:01 PM
Local is about all they are good for...When It comes to DX, a 4 pill will get you just as many contacts as a 24 pill....Been there, done that...I ran a 16 pill Davemade in my Suburban...

My alternator set-up:
https://i.imgur.com/fgxnYMu.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jHJ1O2q.jpg

My biggest problem when first going from a 8 pill to the 16 pill set-up was keeping RF out of the electronics so keying up wouldn't kill the motor...

BOOTY MONSTER
11-19-2019, 07:01 PM
what antenna are you using or do you plan to use ?

The Bull
11-19-2019, 07:50 PM
what antenna are you using or do you plan to use ?

Predator 10k 17”

JesseJamesDallas
11-19-2019, 10:12 PM
Predator 10k 17”
https://i.imgur.com/GDH2sEu.jpg

BOOTY MONSTER
11-20-2019, 10:27 PM
very good antenna ! where are ya gonna mount it on your vehicle ?

The Bull
11-21-2019, 05:59 AM
very good antenna ! where are ya gonna mount it on your vehicle ?
Roof of my truck with a quad mag mount

JesseJamesDallas
11-21-2019, 11:47 AM
Roof of my truck with a quad mag mount

Not saying that won't work...but if it were me going to a 16 pill, I would rather have the antenna hard mounted to the roof...

222DBFL
11-22-2019, 07:35 AM
Damn never seen anyone run that much power through a mag mount antenna! I see RFI issues coming into play with that much power! Like JJD said, it would be very wise to hard mount that antenna. I personally wouldn’t run more then a 4 pill through a magnet mount. To each their own I suppose.