monstrousmac
Caught the Bug
So, I bought a Cobra 29 LX BT, ran the positive and negative wires no problem, ran the antenna cable no problem. Now, I ordered the Poison Spyder Tailgate Antenna Mount and the Rugged Ridge CB mount for above the Mirror.
Problem one, the Rugged Ridge CB Mount is not designed for a full size CB like the Cobra 29 LX, so I had to do Some Modifications to it, I Chopped it and welded it back together and added a steel strip to strengthen it. So that problem was solved.
Problem two was the antenna itself, man what a pain in the butt. I kepted getting a Antenn Fail and warning. Ended up being a bad ground. I wire wheeled the powder coat off but still did not work. So, I ended up running a ground wire from the passenger front seat grounding stud back to the antenna mount. Checked continuity and it was good.
I am also painting the chrome bracket to match the color of my Jeep. I just put the second coat of primer on.
Tomorrow I get to mess with the SWR Meter and attempt to tune the antenna.
Problem one, the Rugged Ridge CB Mount is not designed for a full size CB like the Cobra 29 LX, so I had to do Some Modifications to it, I Chopped it and welded it back together and added a steel strip to strengthen it. So that problem was solved.
Problem two was the antenna itself, man what a pain in the butt. I kepted getting a Antenn Fail and warning. Ended up being a bad ground. I wire wheeled the powder coat off but still did not work. So, I ended up running a ground wire from the passenger front seat grounding stud back to the antenna mount. Checked continuity and it was good.
I am also painting the chrome bracket to match the color of my Jeep. I just put the second coat of primer on.
Tomorrow I get to mess with the SWR Meter and attempt to tune the antenna.
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