I'm working on improving my set up by doing little things throughout the system. If you have some tips, tricks, or advice on things that can help let me know. If you don't want the world to know pm me!
I'm working on improving my set up by doing little things throughout the system. If you have some tips, tricks, or advice on things that can help let me know. If you don't want the world to know pm me!
Caveman 195 waving a hand in Southern Indiana
BOOTY MONSTER (07-03-2013), High Voltage Mobile NJ (07-03-2013), the caveman (07-07-2013)
jesse is 100% correct. the antenna is THE!!!!! most important thing.
get a hard mount, 213 coax and a 55r4 for starters. say you dont want to drill the hole. go back on stand by
High Voltage Mobile NJ (07-07-2013), the caveman (07-07-2013)
Alright I'll look into that. I'm supposed to be making a deal on a new radio that night have USB, LSB, and am. I just got my 18' RG-58 A/U coax today. If I can get a good deal on the radio next will be a noise canceling mic and then a new antenna. I have been really considering a an old oil coil. I've heard they are good antennas and I know someone who has one. But I will look at the 55r4 as well.
Caveman 195 waving a hand in Southern Indiana
Antenna first. Radios, mics, etc Later. Antenna will keep you busy for a while. Mounting, grounding/bonding, tuning...
Worry about bells & whistles later. Dont waste money on an old Hustler. Go with the 55r4 if you go the coil route. If not, the 102" SS whip will never let you down.
How much is a 55r4?
Caveman 195 waving a hand in Southern Indiana
Google "Fatboy Antenna's"....Last I looked they ran about 80 bucks+ S&H.
Oil can antenna's were a Gimmick antenna at best. You can still find them at most Truck Stops, but there not anybetter than what you have now.
If money's a issue, then the 102" whip would be your best bet...Even if moneys NOT a issue, according to most, the 102" whip is still your best bet!
the caveman (07-09-2013)
Jesse is spot on. The 102 is the most obnoxious looking but best performing antenna available. Also happens to be the least expensive.
Alright. If I get the extra money I'm going to get the "comp trucker" by Fatboy. But for now Looks like the 102" is what I want. I thought you need the spring to make the whole thing overall 108"?
Last edited by the caveman; 07-09-2013 at 09:35 AM.
Caveman 195 waving a hand in Southern Indiana
You can get the spring, but I would first get just the antenna and see how it tunes without the spring first...Then if SWR seems too high, then get the spring...just depends on the install...Sometimes without the spring you can get a low SWR...Anything under 2.0, and your good to go.
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