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dirtbikedad 
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 Topic: CB QuestionPosted: 10 January 2023 at 9:54am |
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Putting a fire stik antenna on. Do I need to use a spring under it or is it sturdy enough? Sticks about a foot above hardtop. Also does anybody have a swr meter to tune it. It’s adjustable.
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98TJ
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Posted: 10 January 2023 at 10:03am |
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I like the firestik heavy duty springs. They are stiff enough that antenna doesn't swing back and forth unless it really needs to.
I have a meter I could bring to the next meeting and check it. Firestiks are usually very easy to adjust if the antenna is in a good location, has a good ground, coax, mount, ,etc. How long is your antenna?
Edited by 98TJ - 10 January 2023 at 10:28am |
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1998 TJ 4.0 5spd Atlas 36" Swampers RE4.5 ARB's 44/44
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Posted: 10 January 2023 at 11:29am |
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3 foot and it has an adjustment on the top.
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Posted: 10 January 2023 at 11:31am |
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I also am getting the heavy duty spring.
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Posted: 10 January 2023 at 11:34am |
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If you imagined a 1.5 foot long 45 degree cone starting at the tip of the antenna with the open end down, would there be any metal in it?
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Posted: 10 January 2023 at 11:36am |
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When you measure the swr, make sure you have the little plastic cap installed on the antenna........it makes a big difference.
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