Anyone have an swr meter?
JK Enthusiast
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Well, it turns out it wasn't a grounding issue at the antenna. Turns out I had a bad connection on the plug on the end of the antenna wire. Once I fix that I am getting great readings.
I also came up with a great way to mount the mic for those of us with 2011's. I took out the screw in the bottom of the tray on top, which allowed me to pull the facing away from the front just a bit, then wrapped the bottom of the Cobra mic mount in a few turns of double sided carpet tape. Slid it in between the facing and dash, pressed it down and reinstalled the screw. No bracket needed.
I also came up with a great way to mount the mic for those of us with 2011's. I took out the screw in the bottom of the tray on top, which allowed me to pull the facing away from the front just a bit, then wrapped the bottom of the Cobra mic mount in a few turns of double sided carpet tape. Slid it in between the facing and dash, pressed it down and reinstalled the screw. No bracket needed.
JK Freak
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Originally Posted by apeezee
Yea, definitely! Its super easy to do. Instead of a lift party we can have an SWR party ha!
JK Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by jsears
I like it! Can we make it into a CB install party too?!? I need to check out yours and JKinPortland's Jeeps also. :-)
JK Enthusiast
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Just let me know what days work for you guys. I work every other weekend and have alternating thursdays/wednesday off during the week. ie: i have to work this coming weekend and i have this thursday off. It will switch to Wednesday off next week and next weekend off. So let me know when u guys wanna throw em in.
JK Freak
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You know you own a Jeep when you post something you can do and you get atleast 5 people reply that want it installed, to help install or to watch it installed so they can later install. 
I know because I have a fellow Jeep'er that is one install behind me all the way!
I know because I have a fellow Jeep'er that is one install behind me all the way!
JK Enthusiast
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Well, it turns out it wasn't a grounding issue at the antenna. Turns out I had a bad connection on the plug on the end of the antenna wire. Once I fix that I am getting great readings.
I also came up with a great way to mount the mic for those of us with 2011's. I took out the screw in the bottom of the tray on top, which allowed me to pull the facing away from the front just a bit, then wrapped the bottom of the Cobra mic mount in a few turns of double sided carpet tape. Slid it in between the facing and dash, pressed it down and reinstalled the screw. No bracket needed.
I also came up with a great way to mount the mic for those of us with 2011's. I took out the screw in the bottom of the tray on top, which allowed me to pull the facing away from the front just a bit, then wrapped the bottom of the Cobra mic mount in a few turns of double sided carpet tape. Slid it in between the facing and dash, pressed it down and reinstalled the screw. No bracket needed.
Wish this was done when I had so much work to do on my rig, but I do have a buddy who trades off mod help which makes things go faster and more pleasant. Good to see you and everyone on Saturday.blueice
JK Newbie
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Just found this thread. I have never been happy with my CB install. I would love to get the group dynamic on installation and meet all of you. Let me know when. I have the meter if anyone wants to pm me.
JK Freak
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But I would still be down for a CB party; so I can test it out. Plus help others!