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MRYotaRunner · 06-11-2012, 01:21 PM

My friend has a 2001 Dodge 1500. We mounted a Cobra 29 LTD in his truck with a 3 foot Firestik in the bed. Our only problem is the ground... I know to ground off the mount since its top loaded. I just don't know where to run the ground wire to or what gauge wire to run. HELP

billy bones · 06-11-2012, 06:01 PM

How many times are you going to post the same question? Pick one forum and delete the rest.

pepe · 06-12-2012, 09:28 AM

Not knowing the specifics of your antenna and Im not reading all of this for you, I think you will find your answer here...

http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs.htm

GONRACIN · 06-12-2012, 01:23 PM

I'm going to piggy-back on this. one rather then start a new thread.

I've got a Cobra 19 in my ZJ, I actually just wired it today. I mounted it, along with some RG-58 (iirc) coax, a big-rig mirror mount bracket, and until yesterday, a 4' fiberglass stick a month or so ago.

Yesterday I finally hit up a radio shop and bought the stainless steel 102" whip I wanted. Before I drag the SWR meter out, I need to know:
I mounted the antenna bracket on my stock roof rack, which is metal, but the ends are plastic. I need to run a ground wire from the antenna bracket to the roof (or something), correct?

06-11-2012, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
MRYotaRunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Member # 215810 Posts: 4	CB Ground My friend has a 2001 Dodge 1500. We mounted a Cobra 29 LTD in his truck with a 3 foot Firestik in the bed. Our only problem is the ground... I know to ground off the mount since its top loaded. I just don't know where to run the ground wire to or what gauge wire to run. HELP

06-11-2012, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
billy bones Bobbing for Fries Join Date: May 2011 Member # 190574 Location: Salt City NY Posts: 416	How many times are you going to post the same question? Pick one forum and delete the rest. __________________ If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.

06-12-2012, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
pepe Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17870 Location: Richmond, Ca Posts: 1,324	Not knowing the specifics of your antenna and Im not reading all of this for you, I think you will find your answer here... http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs.htm __________________ Arguing with a inspector is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. After a while you realize the PIG is enjoying himself!

06-12-2012, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
GONRACIN Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25322 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,074	I'm going to piggy-back on this. one rather then start a new thread. I've got a Cobra 19 in my ZJ, I actually just wired it today. I mounted it, along with some RG-58 (iirc) coax, a big-rig mirror mount bracket, and until yesterday, a 4' fiberglass stick a month or so ago. Yesterday I finally hit up a radio shop and bought the stainless steel 102" whip I wanted. Before I drag the SWR meter out, I need to know: I mounted the antenna bracket on my stock roof rack, which is metal, but the ends are plastic. I need to run a ground wire from the antenna bracket to the roof (or something), correct? __________________ ----In 5/16" chain we trust---- I can operate any vehicle beyond it's limits

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