id ditch the trunk mount altogether i never had any great reults with those .load is below the roofline no good. couple of questions
are ALL doors,hood, trunk lid shut? Of Course
2] is there a amp inline. if yes is it on or off? 2 pill Radio. Tested w/ amp on & off
3]r u using a external meter to check swr? Of Course
using a mfj 259b will be your best bet..what i use
Mobile antennas aren't built to be 'SWR friendly' on just any car. They just don't work that way. Either you have enough sheet metal below it to get a proper SWR - or you don't.
Maybe on your next car then?
Well to follow up on my Siro...I am still well impressed with TX and RX. Maybe the longer antenna may be the link that gives this antenna the advantage over the Wilson 1000 ...
Actually, I knew that. I was being sarcastic; sorry. But here's the deal. You are trying to make it work the way that you want and expect and not being serious about what the antenna needs to operate. Having said that, you may have to forget about having a radio in this car. That is, unless you are willing to compromise where you want the antenna mounted. It might be that even the roof isn't going to be enough when using a mag mount - either . . .LOL! this IS my next car! Eh whatever, this is for the road trip only anyway.
my last car was monopolized by radio gear. This one will not be! Its sorta nice now going to the store and actually being able to use the car's trunk for a change!
Well to follow up on my Siro...I am still well impressed with TX and RX. Maybe the longer antenna may be the link that gives this antenna the advantage over the Wilson 1000 ...
That's the only reason it might do a tad better since they are base loads.
Actually, I knew that. I was being sarcastic; sorry. But here's the deal. You are trying to make it work the way that you want and expect and not being serious about what the antenna needs to operate. Having said that, you may have to forget about having a radio in this car. That is, unless you are willing to compromise where you want the antenna mounted. It might be that even the roof isn't going to be enough when using a mag mount - either . . .