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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Default Best place to ground CB antenna

Just mounted my radio and antenna , looking for advcse on best ground . Do I have to ground to battery ? Can I use visor clip screw if I grind down paint? Also I hear mixed opinions on grounding antenna or not ? Thanks
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Measure the resistance from the screw part of your coax to the negative on your battery. If it has resistance, ground it to the chassis. Do you have a SWR meter?
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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This is here mine is mounted

Best place to ground CB antenna-forumrunner_20120630_121917.jpg

And a little closer

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It's some cheap truck stop mount that works great, I dont think its grounded at all but works fantastic
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