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CB Antenna not tuning with Camper Shell

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Gkim16, Jun 7, 2017.

  1. Jun 7, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Gkim16

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    Hi Guys. Looking for help from the CB gurus out there.

    First my issue and then how I have my setup installed.

    Tuning location: Top of 7 story parking structure with buildings approximately 150 feet away in all directions and a freeway just a stones throw down 7 stories.

    With my car turned on and my camper shell door OPEN, my SWR is reading slightly above 1 on channel 1 and 40.

    With my car turned on and my camper shell door CLOSED, my SWR is reading is 2.5 on channel 1 and 40.

    I have my antenna mounted between the tailgate and my rear passenger fender to the inside of the bed. I grinded the paint off prior to mounting. The coax runs behind my taillight, over the rear wheel well, along the frame and up the passenger side through a grommet. I had enough coax to run it behind the center console and out to the driver side of the center console. My radio sits to the right of my right leg.

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    What adjust should I make to get the SWR down? Besides removing my camper shell door.
     
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  2. Jun 7, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    I've thought about that. Where do you run the coax through without drilling holes in the roof?

    I had it tuned perfectly when the radio was on the passenger side and the coax was running through the camper shell/bed, through the middle windows and underneath the back seat to the front. But it rained and I had to relocate it cause I couldnt shut my windows all the way.
    SWR was reading 1.2-1.5. Same mounting location for the antenna.
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    "I have my antenna mounted between the tailgate and my rear passenger fender to the inside of the bed."
    Does this mean the antenna is inside the camper shell?
     
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  4. Jun 11, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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    Negative. It's on the outside of the camper shell.

    I ended up buying the Wilson Lil and will be relocating to the top center of the cab. Thanks guys.
     
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  6. Jun 12, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    Best picture I have of it right now.

    IMG_8379.jpg
     
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18' RG-58A/U Coaxial Cable With Pl-259 Connectors
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