Ok now I am in deep doo doo

[hotrod]

I just went to the junk yard and pulled this off a junked p71 crown victoria police car

i like this ground strap ALOT better

 

[undecidedcallsign]

Ok so the new ones are better then the first on I posted that's on my car?

 

[hotrod]

i think they are. i always liked the flat braid ground strap [new one] over straired wire
just my opinion

 

[undecidedcallsign]

So there is no difference in performance?

 

[The Jerk]

The more surface area the better the signal can travel on it...current travels through wire, signal travels on it? From what I remember, the bigger the better for bonding?

 

[undecidedcallsign]

Well new antenna should be here by friday so ill let you know

 

[undecidedcallsign]

Ok I put the new Maxrad antenna on (without spring as advised to try first) I was only able to get Swrs down to nearly 1.75 on 1 and 40 and down to 1.5 on channel 19. Anymore cutting on antenna rod or shall I know start looking for a better ground? I guess Maxrad was bought out by Pctel as the packaging said Maxrad but the antenna coilnis branded Pc Tel

 

[undecidedcallsign]

Please read above and give input. In regards to the static in am/fm radio. My cb antenna is mounted to rear quarter panel and is only a foot away from my rear built in window antenna. Brand new radio.

 

[Robb]

Is there any reason that you do not mount the antenna near the center? Even if it is on the trunk lid? Having the largest surface area possible underneath the antenna can provide the greatest amount of ground reflection for it. This is why it is best to roof mount a 11m/CB antenna. Not only is there more metal below the antenna in all directions, but it doesn't get wave reflections as it would from being on the trunk lid.

 

[undecidedcallsign]

No not a perticular reason. Would definitely need a spring if I did as I couldn't open my trunk. Would it make a difference if I drilled a hole through the rear quater panel or would it yield the same results as the trunk lid. I am going to remove the old grounding strap, hit the metal with a wire brush and install the new braided wires. Will put one on each side of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid hinge