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Well the CB is in and I was able to use an SWR meter from one of our maintenance guys who just happen to have one at home. For the installation, I just cut the plug end off the factory pigtail, connected the wires, put self tapping screws in for the mount bracket, and tightened up everything. Took about 20 minutes, but days of getting through cutting the plug off and putting holes in the access panel. Looks decent and is functional.
The only dilema I have now is getting the antenna's tuned. On channels 18-21, the meter reads about 1.5 after calibration. Move down to channel 1-3 and the meter reads .7. Move up to channel 40 and the meter reads 2.1~2.3. One of the other drivers said that is way to much of a swing. Not to mention, I couldn't hear him outside of about a mile. So for the rest of the week, we'll be toying with this set up.
As for the antenna mounts, there are no jam nuts, or adjustment at the base. It appears I will have to remove the antenna, remove a cap, and snip a coiled wire down. Not sure yet, just didn't get that far today between loads.
Thanks again guys. I'll probably start another thread for tuning if need be.
Bret
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