sounds like the coax might have a dead short in it
OR the PL-259 connector has a short in it.
See if you can get a mag mount antenna to try.
73

Gary Chenier wrote:

I purchased a used motorhome that has a factory installed CB. It's
lousy! Can't transmit or receive more that a half mile. I have tried
to tune the SW on the antenna but no matter if I lengthen or shorten
it the SW stays pegged at the top of the arc. I installed a new, thru
the glass mount antenna, and the same thing happened. I just brought
home a new radio and tried it with both antennas, but no luck.

Any suggestions?

Steve;

Most motor homes are manufactured using Aluminum so a mag-mount won't work.

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"Steve" wrote in message
...
sounds like the coax might have a dead short in it
OR the PL-259 connector has a short in it.
See if you can get a mag mount antenna to try.
73

Gary Chenier wrote:

I purchased a used motorhome that has a factory installed CB. It's
lousy! Can't transmit or receive more that a half mile. I have tried
to tune the SW on the antenna but no matter if I lengthen or shorten
it the SW stays pegged at the top of the arc. I installed a new, thru
the glass mount antenna, and the same thing happened. I just brought
home a new radio and tried it with both antennas, but no luck.

Any suggestions?

If they're not aluminum, they're fiberglass..

get a "no-ground" antenna, or build yourself a dipole out of Wilson
SilverLoads to hang off the mirror, if you have "west coast" style
mirrors..

-SSB

Leland C. Scott wrote:

Steve;

Most motor homes are manufactured using Aluminum so a mag-mount won't work.