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    Need to downsize radio to fit in Kodiac RV cab

    I have a new Jayco class c RV with the GM Kodiac cab. My older cobra 29 classic has been a great workhorse, but it just will not fit anywhere in the cab. I would like to have a smaller size radio that will be able to perform as well as the 29. What should I look at. Larry
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    High swr reading

    I just returned from where we keep the motorhome stored and I was able to resolve the high swr reading. The new antenna I installed, screwed down into a base mount. When I attempted to tighten the connection onto the mount it was a little loose. I could not tighten the connector or loosen it so...
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    High swr reading

    Thanks for all of the tips. The motorhome is in fact fiberglass with a rubber roof. I know that the ground plane is an issue. the antenna mount has a seperate ground wire that is attached and the ground is good. I think my best first step is to run a new length of coax just to see if that...
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    High swr reading

    I just installed a cobra 29 ltd in a motorhome. the antenna was already installed by a previous owner. I checked the coax for grounding and it was clear. when I connected the radio it showed swr almost off the scale on the radios meter. not knowing how much of the old antenna had been scraped of...
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    Instruction book for those of us that are challenged

    Thanks for all of the information on this book I think I will get it. Is there any other book that I might consider as someone with only basic CB knowledge.
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    Instruction book for those of us that are challenged

    I recently came across an ad for a book by a guy named Lou Franklin about how to do tuneups on cb radios. The name of the book is " The Screwdriver Experts Quide" I think the guy is from Arizona. The price is $25 + S&H which seems ok. My question is has anybody heard of this book and what do you...