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[The Car Stereo Company]

get the antenna as far away from the cab as possible

you dont need to worry about electrical interference wilson. these antennas require a ground plane to work correctly, so a roof mount would be ideal. the large area of metal up there, along with the height will provide maximum range and effectiveness. if there is metal above the base of the antenna, and its close enough, it can cause some issues, so the higher the better.

 

[BlueSVT]

Yep, best place is on the roof... Like somebody else said, most put it above 3rd brake light, seems to work well!

 

[Hockster]

Holy shit only a few days left and I got so much to do still!!! Dam!!!

 

[RAPTURR]

Cutting it close. Should have it finished today. Paint tonight or tomorrow. To late for powder coat.

Was thinking of bringing a snow machine as backup. Lead truck can run it



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[shooterAMG]

you dont need to worry about electrical interference wilson. these antennas require a ground plane to work correctly, so a roof mount would be ideal. the large area of metal up there, along with the height will provide maximum range and effectiveness. if there is metal above the base of the antenna, and its close enough, it can cause some issues, so the higher the better.

Yeah, what he said. Remember radio wave propagation is kind of like an arc, up and away, so the higher you can get the better for transmission and reception.

For guys that are HAMS and transmit at high power, it's better to get the antenna up and away from people. Figure I can transmit at 50 watts, I don't want that right in line with my head! I've seen guys with mobile rigs that can pump out 100 watts!


Long story short, roof is fine and probably one of the better spots on the truck.

 

[Wilson]

see I"m glad I brought the antenna thing up now no one will microwave there head.

 

[Donk74]

So I picked up the same antenna as Ironman and plan to mount it on the roof.

Here's my question. Has anybody tried to run the wire through the sunroof??? Is there enough gap to get the wire through without crushing it?

If you all haven't run it through the sunroof how did you run the antenna wire onto the cab?

 

[shooterAMG]

Is anyone bringing a propane or MAP gas torch, in case we need to work loose a stuck nut or bolt? I was going to bring mine, but I can't seem to find it!

 

[Big Blue]

Cutting it close. Should have it finished today. Paint tonight or tomorrow. To late for powder coat.

Was thinking of bringing a snow machine as backup. Lead truck can run it



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Looks Great man!!!

 

[Yukon Joe]

Is anyone bringing a propane or MAP gas torch, in case we need to work loose a stuck nut or bolt? I was going to bring mine, but I can't seem to find it!

It's already packed...

Yukon Joe
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