Cobra 29 LX SWR issues
- Thread starter JK12
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JK12
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Yes I did, I checked to make sure I had it as the diagram was showing.
Okay, so what kind of reading are you getting? Is it pegging out or is it just high?
JK12
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It just fills the meter and gives me the warning on the screen. Im sure its well over 3
Okay, that helps. If you're not grounding out, it could be that you're just not getting a good enough ground off the tailgate. What kind of wire or strap are you using?
JK12
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I cant remember the wire but I think its 12ga wire grounded to the tire carrier bolt. Is there a grounding strap you would recommend?
Yeah, maybe try going to Pepboys or the like and get a ground strap. It'll look like a braided ribbon of steel wire. Sand off any paint at the point where you attach it too also.
JK12
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Ok, is the tire carrier bolt a good place to ground or should I try somewhere else?
JK12
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No I just have one from the mount to the tire carrier bolt
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
I don't have a ground but your ground isn't doing anything. If your tailgate wasn't enough of a ground a bolt on your tailgate isn't going to work either. You need to go to the tub or frame.
JK12
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So if I ground the tailgate do you think that will be enough to get my CB grounded through the tire carrier bolt? If I use grounding straps
Moochie
Active Member
It can't hurt. I just ground my antennae thought the mount. I use a TerraFlex bracket bolted to my tailgate since I don't have a OEM spare mount. Grounding the tailgate is a good thing.