06PullUouT
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Finally moved my antenna to a more oem look! PIA: yes, but looks so much better!! What do you guys think....?
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Nice clean install
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Have you put an SWR meter on it yet, and/or have you run an independent ground to the chassis? The rear door is not grounded to the truck
06PullUouT
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I tuned it to 1.5. I tested the door and got good contact between the door and chassis with my fluke. Not sure why you think the door is not grounded to the truck?
06PullUouT
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Only thing I am thinking is if I should go ahead and get a spring? Not sure if it will beat the back of the truck with one?
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Looks great!
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Prior tests with my meter and experience with my own rear door antenna install. Besides the paint in the hinge I believe there are insulators, plastic or similar, in the hinge.
Obviously if you got it working that's all that matters
Obviously if you got it working that's all that matters
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It may bang the truck with or without a spring. I had to experiment on one of my trucks where I could put it to avoid body contact at speed and when stopping.
06PullUouT
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Hmmm. Now I wondering if I got a false reading. I will retest it tomorrow. Thanks for the info. I will post back some results!
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The higher the antenna and the more of the roof the antenna has to bounce/collect signal from the better reception you should get. You can also use a stiffer spring at the base to reduce whip and allow the spring to let the antenna get bent back by branches, etc when needed. Install looks clean.
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Looks nice.
Chris
Chris