How do i ground my cb antenna

hadji_85 · 03-18-07, 05:56 PM

well i bought a cb antenna and a cable. I didn't buy the mount because i figured i would use the cable i bought and just drill a hole in back of the stock antenna and put my cb antenna there. I understand i need to ground the antenna, if i just install it so the metal of the body is between the two sections the arrow is pointing to, should i be ok.

CDN_Cruiser · 03-18-07, 06:28 PM

If that is an NMO mount that you will drill a hole in the (metal) roof, then no need to do additional grounding for the antenna - you should have a very solid ground with that mount. If you are mounting in some other manner, or to a fiberglass roof, then you should get some grounding briad (looks like woven metal) and potentially solder that to a large washer that will fit over the mount and then use a short run to the frame, metal body, etc.

Cheers, Hugh

Kofoed · 03-19-07, 11:46 AM

I think that the connector shown in a Firestik "fire ring" with 3/8 inch stud set up. You can find the info on www.firestik.com

03-18-07, 05:56 PM	#1
hadji_85 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH TLCA# 16712 Posts: 360	How do i ground my cb antenna well i bought a cb antenna and a cable. I didn't buy the mount because i figured i would use the cable i bought and just drill a hole in back of the stock antenna and put my cb antenna there. I understand i need to ground the antenna, if i just install it so the metal of the body is between the two sections the arrow is pointing to, should i be ok. __________________ 1st LC '96 FZJ80 stock lockers 32" kumho road ventures, gonna be stock for a while until i get caught up on maintenance

03-18-07, 06:28 PM	#2
CDN_Cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,037	If that is an NMO mount that you will drill a hole in the (metal) roof, then no need to do additional grounding for the antenna - you should have a very solid ground with that mount. If you are mounting in some other manner, or to a fiberglass roof, then you should get some grounding briad (looks like woven metal) and potentially solder that to a large washer that will fit over the mount and then use a short run to the frame, metal body, etc. Cheers, Hugh __________________ 97LX450 OME 'regular' kit, Milford barrier, Slee harness, Slee 'rods', side markers, GPS w external antenna, custom 12V plug system, custom 1/2 drawer and custom drink holder. FT-857 HF/VHF/UHF Radio and ATAS-120 antenna

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03-19-07, 11:46 AM	#3
Kofoed IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 379	I think that the connector shown in a Firestik "fire ring" with 3/8 inch stud set up. You can find the info on www.firestik.com