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2018 Tacoma SR5 - Antenna grounding

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco1EX, Sep 27, 2020.

  1. Sep 27, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    Taco1EX

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    So I installed the Cali Raised Tailgate CB/LED Pod/Accessory Mount (Driver Side), with the intention of mounting a mobile antenna (CB for now).

    Setup is a Browning flat coil antenna (also have a 4' Firestick I tried); 18' of fire-ring cable;
    $260 AT6666 AnyTone AT-6666 10 Meter Radio for Truck, with SSB(PEP)/FM/AM/PA Mode,High Power Output 15W AM,45W FM,60W SSB(PEP)
    AT6666 in the cab.

    Right off the bat, I'm getting astronomical SWR... 12.x +

    I understand that this may be a grounding issue (already checked for cable shorts, all good).

    What have you folks with similar setups to mine done for grounding? I scraped off the mount powder coating where it matters, but no joy. Pic for reference... HELP, please!

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    Taco1EX, Sep 27, 2020
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  2. Sep 27, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    Run a temporary grounding cable to the grounding rod of your house. (I can almost see it in the picture) If you are still getting astronomical SWR, then perhaps it's not a grounding issue? Just a quick thought.
     
    NEIPA27, Sep 27, 2020
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AnyTone AT-6666 10 Meter Radio for Truck, with SSB(PEP)/FM/AM/PA Mode,High Power Output 15W AM,45W FM,60W SSB(PEP)
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