I bought a Midland 75-822 and RAM mounted it on my handle bars. The stub antennae worked well the first ride and not so much afterward. So, I bought a Firestik NGP antennae. The thing came with an 18' antennae cable. In speaking with the Firestik reps, they told me:
"The NGP cable is actually a tuned circuit and the length of the main cable controls the frequency so, if it gets cut, the operational frequency will take the entire system out of the CB frequency range. It is very sensitive and removing as little as 1/8 of an inch can change the SWR to a point where the antenna adjustment is no longer effective."
So, they told me to stuff the excess cable somewhere on the bike in a bow tie configuration, not coiled (see attached). If you have done so, where did you put the excess cable? I am thinking under the seat, but, am open to suggestions.
By the way, the plan is to mount the antennae on my trunk with a quick disconnect to get in and out of the garage.
Thanks!
"The NGP cable is actually a tuned circuit and the length of the main cable controls the frequency so, if it gets cut, the operational frequency will take the entire system out of the CB frequency range. It is very sensitive and removing as little as 1/8 of an inch can change the SWR to a point where the antenna adjustment is no longer effective."
So, they told me to stuff the excess cable somewhere on the bike in a bow tie configuration, not coiled (see attached). If you have done so, where did you put the excess cable? I am thinking under the seat, but, am open to suggestions.
By the way, the plan is to mount the antennae on my trunk with a quick disconnect to get in and out of the garage.
Thanks!