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619
Member
Username: 619
Post Number: 69
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 7:06 am: | 
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I just put a 64" whip on the toolbox of my truck. i am using about 14' of coax. i was able to even the swr's on channels 1 & 40, the swr's are at 1.9 since the swr's are even is this the best i can expect. thanks 619 |
Tech808
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Username: Tech808
Post Number: 1592
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 9:05 am: |
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619,
As you do not state what Kind / Brand of whip it is makes it hard to guess.
If tool box is mounted on a newer truck you might not have a good ground. Try running a ground wire from Tool Box to Frame.
Some of the wire wound whips can be tuned for a lower SWR.
Most smaller/shorter Whips are Tuneable (But not all of them are.)
Hope this helps.
Lon
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619
Member
Username: 619
Post Number: 70
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 8:40 pm: |
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Tech808, It is a radio shack #21-988, the coil is non-adjustable. I will try adding a copper grounding strap from the toll box to the bed of truck thanks, 619 |
