Thats true, but electrical conductivity does not correlate to making a good ground plane. Aluminum does not make a good ground plane.
I think you're confusing "ground plane" with "electric ground".... they're different things.
Thats true, but electrical conductivity does not correlate to making a good ground plane. Aluminum does not make a good ground plane.
I think you're confusing "ground plane" with "electric ground".... they're different things.
Im by no means an electrical engineer or a cb radio expert..... but this is what I do know:
http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs/GP-or-NGP.htm
Yeah, I read through that some time back. For the life of me, I can't remember if the system I bought is GP or NGP. Quite frankly, I think I must have gotten the NGP because things seem to be working quite nicely. I'm sure it'll be even better after the antenna gets a tune. I need to find an excuse to come over again, Matt!
I did have to do one little mod for my setup. The hole on the new mount is larger than the standard 3/8" size. I bought a couple of 3/8" stainless steel washers to sandwich on the stud for good measure.
2007 Commander Overland / 4" SuperLift / 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx / Rusty's adjustable rear UCAs / Carolina Driveline front drive shaft / Flashpaq / DRLs & Tilting Mirrors / Autolite Iridiums / Cobra 29LX Chrome LE CB & Firestik antenna / Rear fog lights / Mopar Grille Guard with HID driving lights
"4 wheel drive does not mean 4 wheel stop!" -Lee Goldberg, WABC TV weatherman
Roger that man. I have an SWR meter here that's begging to be used!
You'll know if you have NGP or not when we tune it. If we can't get the SWR's within spec, you're probably like me. My CB works "fine", but I know my SWR's are in the red above channel 11.
We can throw some burgers on next time too
Got my first confirmed radio check today, so something is working right!
2007 Commander Overland / 4" SuperLift / 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx / Rusty's adjustable rear UCAs / Carolina Driveline front drive shaft / Flashpaq / DRLs & Tilting Mirrors / Autolite Iridiums / Cobra 29LX Chrome LE CB & Firestik antenna / Rear fog lights / Mopar Grille Guard with HID driving lights
"4 wheel drive does not mean 4 wheel stop!" -Lee Goldberg, WABC TV weatherman
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