Orogonrider,Why not run a ground cable from the -side of the battery to the metal rack?That should supply the Antenna with a ground source.Maybe install a good durable Firestick Antenna? Just a thought=======Bill

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Prospector,

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Kevin Staton
Y2K Polaris Magnum 325 4x4
<a href="www.korrnet.org/watvclub">Windrock ATV Club</a>

 

Just remember one thing if something is cheap there is usually a reason for it,you want something thats going to do you agood job.If you can't get out or hear clearly what good is it.

 

Don't forget the guy wires for the antenna...

 

a radio is only as good as its ant. asnd ive never seen a good mic for a cb in my life that i would take into the woods with me. hence ive been a ham for years so i know a little about rf. If I was you I would think about getting an interant radio(vhf). As far as my friends that i ride with we are all hams and we use the rig in my truck as a portiable repeater, and we hardly ever get out of range of one another. There is a few things to think about since a no code ham ticket is easyer to get now more then ever. Later guys, kb8whz Rob