Hustler is a great brand that has been proven over time! I would solder the ends to the braided ground straps. They will corrode with time and lose the connection integrity. Permatex anti seize is great stuff to use on metal surface's to prevent corrosion and protect connections. Use it on the braid rings antenna mount bolts even on the antenna mounts etc. 21' is perfect with rg8x. Put a little fire in line and I bet it will really talk on flat land and no obructions. I missed what radio you are running. Leadfoot 918 waving a hand.
Yeah, I agree that Hustler is a great antenna, otherwise it would not be a brnd available in the market, is it not true. The only damn fuckin; thing is that Hustler is also the name of a pornographic magazine. I donn;t get it. I am supposed to think that a Hustler antenna is a falac symbol? A male sex organ or what????????
Good video I've ran so many different antennas all over them basically the same get them tuned right and they all talk biggest thing is is how good they listen
I just did this set up with the Hustler on the grab bar behind the cab, high center. Ran the coax under the cab and in through the firewall, easy peasy. Hooked it up to a General Lee and can't get the SWR below 1.7 - 2.0... Got it all ready to rock for work tomorrow, fingers crossed it gets out as good as yours! 2020 Mack truck with a hopper bottom trailer.
Hopefully you're using an external SWR meter to check that. And RF bonding may help get the swr down, but will definitely get RF interferences down. ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
@@jrichtruckincbtips thanks for the feedback, we're gonna run a ground wire this weekend over to the grab bar bolt. Also, we're taking off the factory antennas off the mirrors. Never even thought about those causing interference. Not like I'm using them anyway. But yeah, I'm using a meter to check it.
I'm using the "Hustler HQ27 55-Inch Steel Power Packer CB Radio Antenna" and it is awesome. The coil is slimer and is 3/4 the way up on the antenna. Easy to tune with a quick disconnect for when I go into the truck wash.
Very nice setup...the Hustler is a great antenna to use, have use them for years since 1975 whit my first Midland 23 ch CB...over year's i have use many different antennas on my car's but I always come back to Hustler ( for me this day's is the HQ-27 ) i have a 3' fire stick that i use in my grand Vitara it works good.. but never like the HQ-27 is a great antenna for Skip..never had a problem whit it..nice Swr whit 18' and 21' of RG mini 8. This antenna has been whit me since 1991 and it' will be whit me until is not good no more ( that day i will get another one ). Hope you use it and get good results locally and whit some skip....73's and good Dx's... from the Unit 403 West indies the Caribbean ( Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 )... Old CB license KAHK 4031........... Ps...i have use 2 HQ-27 in a dipole configuration and 40' coaxial cable for base during huracain Irma and María in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 2017 to help whit comunicación..and get help
Awesome, I believe the Hustler is one of the most underrated antennas on the market. Mostly due to the fact trucker only see Wilson's and Firestik in every truck stop. My newest setup is the same as this, just in a different truck, but I feel doesn't hear as good due to the more fiberglass and plastic construction. But, with my new radio the Anytone quad 6 I am able to pick up more from the west coast and I'm just a few hours from the east coast. 73s my friend.
@@jrichtruckincbtips remember this is made by hostler...and they make antennas for ham radio over years..and this is a old 23 ch antenna that still works good even whit 40 ch + CB's...the real ting is that new cb generation doesn't know this antenna excisit...well better for the people like us that use it...and don't have to spend to much $$$ in ringkidinki fancy antennas that doesn't perform like the hq-27..
Was running a 6' Skipshooter mirror mount on Freightliner Cascadia, was working great til the antenna snapped off at the base, put a 5' Skipshooter on as a temp fix, but now have trouble transmitting and receiving.
Have you ever heard of BBI or seen any of his videos. Very interesting and informative. He has a video on bonding and grounding that I think you should watch.
I also have the Freightliner Cascadia daycab but without the exhaust pipes and a wind dam on top..I am following your videos closely, so far the 6 foot skip shooter on the mirror is the best choice but am not liking the wild swings the antenna makes being it has to be lowered at 45 degrees for a lower swr.. I bought a 22 inch extension and so far my Wilson antenna is benefits the most with it and doesn't swing around as much ( I only wish i had bought a longer extension) my 5.5 ft francis the K 40 and 4ft fire stick have me above a 2 SWR.. so that being said I wonder what kind of SWR reading a hustler with a long extension on the mirror would read..
I have a Coronado dump truck aka 122sd. I don’t have that bracket behind the cab but am planning on using steel to make me a mount close to the top of the cab. My truck has a gap between the cab and body. This antenna is going to work great! I’ll do a video when I do it and let you know so you can check it out.
Cool, share it with me. Remember to get the coil above the body, no need for the stupid long ground straps. Check out this video on RF bonding, it's made a huge difference on the Coronado. ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
@@jrichtruckincbtips I just watched it this morning, going to definitely do that. It will take me alittle while but I’ll let you know when I get it straight and my results
After 1 winter, I had to throw the Hustler’s away. Every time it snowed, my Stryker 447 wouldn’t transmit due to SWR protection cutoff. Even dry, the SWR’s were wonky. Very disappointed in the Hustler antennas
@jrichtruckincbtips, i got a new model Cascadia with condo sleeper. It has factory mirror mount on driver side, similar to yours. With the sleeper cab, do you recommend this Hustler on back of cab or stick with the mirror mount? If mirror option, do you think the Hustler would perform better than Skip Shooter if coil was mounted high enough?
If you want more truck front to rear coverage, and less side coverage. Buy another Hustler like you have and a coax phasing kit(dual coax kit) and phase them together. Your angle of radiation should be lower so it will work DX better. Or stay with one hustler and with a higher radiation angle, and you local coverage will be better.
Check into lmr240 ultraflex coax its a less loss coax so more power makes it to the antenna and it's double shielded so it will help keep unwanted interference out
Quality of coax and quality connectors and antennas make all the difference. Put the money in the coax and antenna system first. Then any old yak box (that meets factory receive specs) will work great!
@@rockhaller3899 yessir, Times LMR-240/400/600 ultra flex is hard to beat for the price. Only way I could see it getting any better is Commscope (old Andrews) super flex fsj2 corrugated hardline and matching Commscope/Andrews connectors.
@@jstrunck I changed out a my HF pl259/so239 to double insulated "N" connectors. They are insulated electrically and also from the weather elements, well worth the few extra bucks in cost!!! 👍
New subscriber here. How did your give a way work out? Hope some people were able to put them to use. Thanks for the details of your install. Have a great 2021!
@@jrichtruckincbtips sounds good. I am a former CB operator well back in 1975 I was. I might get on CB again. I was looking for mounting ideas on a truck for antennas and came across your video. I am a licensed Ham operator and want to setup mobile radios for VHF & HF. I also plan on putting a CB in the truck as well. I am not one of those that says one is better than the other, I like good communication and dislike goofballs on any radio. By the way, my Brother in law and Nephew are OTR drivers and my cousin drives plows and sand trucks in Minnesota. Stay safe on the road! All the best!
I'm lucky the lil will has worked well on mine as there are airdam braces up there made of metal so it stays put and very low swr reading but talk and receive could be better
Theoretically, your ground strap needs to be as short as possible, also attaching the strap to the antenna mount wouldn't make any difference which side of the bolt it was attached, once the strap makes contact with the mount, the ground has been established. Question: What's the purpose of tilting the antenna at an angle, are you undecided on whether your going with a vertical or horizontal polarization?
@@jrichtruckincbtips I kinda figured but wasn't sure. Gotta question for you. I currently run two firestix on my rig but after watching your video, I went and took a gander at the "Skip shooter's", They are 5/8th wavelength which is about a good as it gets for a mobile antenna, how well do you think Co-Phased 4'.5" skip shooter's will perform in place of the Firestix. If I did my math correctly, the 4.5 foot skip shooter will be a few inches below the 13.6 foot mark. I have a 2021 Pete 579 which has the factory antenna mounts on the cab body just outside each door, Co- phased antennas work well between 5' foot and not exceeding 9'feet. I have a factory stock Cobra 29 LTD and was recently taking with a guy who was 29 miles up a Mountain canyon from me and was getting good signal reports 5/7 to 5/9 "S" units with the firestix, if the Skip shooter's are as good as people report, than I should easily surpass that distance, what's your thoughts on that??? Thanks for reading and sharing your antenna install. Oh, real quick, with my Pete, I purchased one of those black rubber anti static strips that you sometimes see under trucks, they bolt to your undercarriage and drag on the ground, I've seen them alot on school buses, I have noticed a huge improvement in heard static/crackling noise you hear sometimes through your CB speaker I purchased mine through "Granger" in Santa Fe Springs,Ca fairly cheap. Just a little added insurance against static electricity that causes issues. 👍
Ive had 2 of these. First one I thought was great, picked up well, heard everything, but I eventually broke it on a tree limb. Second one was complete crap, the threads at the bottom of the coil stripped out very very quickly, and it didn't seem to pick up like the old one. The whip on top is nice in theory, but in reality it doesnt bend much, its stiff, and they will still break. Shame on the modern QC, I'll have to find something else now. Thank god you arent using 18' coax, its a meme.
Hello I drive a 2023 FL the antenna is on the back of the slipper and I see two different antennas im not sure if they are both cb I thinking one is for the cb and the other one is for the radio im not sure. What im trying to do is get a antenna that I can set the swr on so I can use my radio. This is a company truck so not much I can change on it. I like your videos they help me out if possible I would like to talk with you about what I have to work with just see what can do
Hi, great install with the Hustler in that position but having antennas on the mirror at a 45 degree angle is ridiculous. CB antennas should be vertically polarised otherwise your sending your signal to the ground or sky. Not good
I here you, but at times whit the antenna vertical the swr can be much higher. With most fiberglass antennas at highway speed the greater half of the antenna will be vertical. Otherwise with a vertical antenna at highway speed you would be talking to the ground or your trailer behind you. Which is where I do most of my talking is at highway speed.
@@jrichtruckincbtips yeah no worries, I do understand and having the Hustler up top is a far better option. I drive a truck here in the UK and know the challenges of good CB installs. Keep up the good work 👍
Take notice when you go under the door plate that it doesnt go beyound the corner ability of your coax....Also keep in mind of movement near the screws of the plate,might rub and eventuall short out..I know cause i did it with a car stereo..
Tip re your gnd straps...All those grab rails are bonded to the back of the cab already....I would just use 2 strap to connect back of cab wall where top of cab shock mounts to where bottom of shock mounts....
Now that you've had the antenna for a bit is it any good? Looking at getting one for my dump truck because I'm tired of buying new whips for my Wilson.
Thanks, I probably buy a new whip twice a season running asphalt. The last whip fell off under a silo and I've just been running a 2ft Wilson fiberglass. technically works ok for what I do most often but definitely not good enough for my anytone6666 full potential.
@@rkelly5803 the Hustler SCB should hold up a lot better. I have found (besides having a good antenna) RF bonding will help get the most of your system. Check out this video. The RF bonding is so much better I'm going to do CB install in my personal vehicle (when I get time) just to do another bonding project, and a couple videos to go with it.ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
I have the same hustler antenna but with short lower staff. I run alot of asphalt as well and it has taken the beating. Proven antennas with good coax and proper grounding, it's a great setup. Plus they have holes so they don't hold water and freeze. Hope that helps
I know what you're talking about, but I haven't had an opportunity to look at those close up to give you a sure fix. But, I'd try running a better coax, ground the mount to the frame, and a tall top load antenna for starters.
Your content is great! I am a slip seat driver. One trip I can be in a Volvo, next a Pete, then next a Freightliner. My SWRs are all over the place, depending on the truck. I usually use the bird pearch, but seems I can never get my SWRs lower than a 2. A couple of trucks they shoot well past 3, and don't use my radio then. I run a Galaxy 959b, with a Wilson 2000 mounted on a vice grip mirror holder, and run RG8X coax. Any advice on how to lower my SWRs? Thanks
Yeah, it's tough trying to maintain a low swr while constantly changing trucks. Even with a good ground I have found it hard to get a great swr with wilson antennas. I prefer Skip Shooter and Hustler antennas. I'd try a different antenna first.
What antenna would you recommend for a 2020 t680 with the tall double sleeper(don't know what else to call it) it has the mirror mount but I'd be open to other options
I ran 6' Skip Shooters on my T880 with a short pipe over the base to reduce flex see this video ua-cam.com/video/jqw0Iy-5LwU/v-deo.html. You also need to ground the antennas and mirrors on that truck see this video ua-cam.com/video/Ar6mxY57lzs/v-deo.html
I bought a Bearcat 980 SSB, and am using the Bingfu Vehicle Ham Radio Mobile Radio Antenna Dual Band VHF UHF 136-174MHz 400-470MHz NMO Mount Magnetic Base Low Profile Antenna PL259 Male Connector for Car Truck Amateur Radio Marine VHF Radio. I'm getting an RF Output "Fail" on my diagnostics. Uniden says I need to make sure my antenna is properly ground. How do I do that with this antenna?
Mag mounts usually don't need more grounding. I'd be looking at the connections, and putting the coax and antenna on an analyzer. However, if grounding is needed, my thoughts would be rf bonding.
I’m probably tardy to the party but I’m running a kw and running two different antennas not really sure if I’m doing a good thing or a bad thing any tips on that or should I run two of the same antennas?
Why do truckers point antennas somewhat forward? Is it aesthetics? Omnidirectional antennas need to be vertical to work properly. Pointing them forward sends the electromagnetic waves to the ground and the sky, not in the direction of other radios.
Great question! There's a few reasons you may want to tilt them forward. 1. Most of do the most talking at 70 MPH, and if the antenna was straight up at 0 mph it's now pointing at the trailer at 70 mph. So, with a little lean the top half will be straightat speed. Depending on the mounting location it maybe necessary to tilt forward to get the coil away from the body to reduce reflection and lower SWRs. 3. Height requirements, some antennas maybe just too long and you don't want to be hitting trees, power lines, and low bridges. 4. Some think it looks cool.🤷♂️ Thanks for watching.
@@jrichtruckincbtips Nope...Often Not True.. The lower part of say your husler isnt flexing at any speed... the top half sure..but that mostly Affects Only recieve and NOT transmit Some to get it to fit on say a 52" or taller antenna Though looks like Crap..given I know how it Negates or limits better transmit abilities
@@MrBOB39 not talking about the Hustler at all here, just antennas in general. Further more depending on the mounting location , you need to lean the antenna forward to reduce reflection and lower swr.
J rich...The purpose of bonding is to electrically equal all aprts of said car or truck..You need to give rf a complete path to folllow,like a race track sorta speak cause the start and finish is always same spot....Most trucks today are not much more than glued together with a few spot welds..Ex..connect doors to cab,cab to fire wall(both sides) and back cab wall to sides of cab and floor,keep straps as short as possible and sorry to say you got some long ones there..Like bbi said in his bonding vid,you want the entire car/truck ect to radiate rf..I got a 40ft roll of braided wire commin tomorrow,some open,short,load ends for my analyxer so i can see the tune via ant vs radio side of coax..With my set up now i get 30-50 mi and well skip is almost limited on side band..
@@jrichtruckincbtips 7.5 foot each!!!! Daum driver lol...tow roaps..lol Like i sent the link from bni on bonding,gave me knowledge..Same with k0bg link....
Stainless 102 on the driver's side mirror reaches your height restriction when you tip it forward at a 45ﾟ angle. That's what the 74 mile freightliner Cascadia was using
What kind of power and geographic location is that to get 74 miles? Would be hard to get that range here in North GA without big power. I wouldn't mind testing it though if I had a 102" whip.
@@jrichtruckincbtips It was terrible terrain. There was no line of sight. Do a Google search for the 74 mile freightliner Cascadia and there is a video of the whole situation
Wilson is junk imo. I'm talking to base stations 25 miles away in the hills of wv. Dx98vhp and a 27in lower shaft predator 10k that's at half power btw.
@@jrichtruckincbtips Thanks for the info. Are you still running the 7' skip shooter. I have a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and atm I have the predator 10k-22 on it (with a 99n4 radio). But it only tunes out to 1.6 swr & that's with leaning the antenna. I've also tried a 5' skip shooter as well & it only tuned to about 1.6 as well (with leaning the antenna). I have a 7 foot skip shooter I was thinking about trying. Any ideas, im trying to get to 1.1 - 1.3 swr.
@boundndetermined225 no, I'm using the Hustler SCB on a 19 Cascadia which you can see in my newer videos. I'd stay with the Predator especially if it's got the 27" lower shaft, as whip antennas receive better than fiberglass. 1.4 is as low as I have been able to get on the Cascadia. Have you RF Bonded the doors and body to the frame? You can usually drop a couple points in swr. Check out my Extreme Antenna grounding video.
AJI try to get rid of skip skip shooter couldn't find one on the Internet I got a 2011 pick up Silverado disabled vet I'm disabled vet trying to get back into the sea beach I've got a bunch of old ones which won't fit in my truck anymore cause of the newness of my truckwhat can I do?
Bro I just put a BR-78 Browning Flat Coil Antenna on a Pete 579z mounted above the door. Height is like 14-5” off the ground. I’m over height. Will I get a ticket?
You find the right cop and yes you can. I'd be more worried about what that whip is going to look like in a couple weeks, after hitting every tree limb and low bridge in town.
@@jrichtruckincbtips thanks for the reply. I don’t know shit about cb. I been having a guy mod my cb over the weeks and yesterday I told him I wanted to upgrade antennas. He said I’m going to hook you up with these br78. I didn’t think about it. He installed them and as he was I asked him how heigh they was. He said idk. I left my tape at home that day. Now I’m going to have to buy new antennas. What should I get for a 2023 Pete 579 with mount above the door
@Robert ugh, might want to stay away from that guy. I'm not sure on that truck if it has a multiplex box. Meaning the driver's side antenna works the cb and the passenger side works the am/fm radio. So, I'd find that out by removing the passenger side antenna and see if the am/fm radio gets weak. If it does, I'd get a 4' firestik for the driver's side and Firestik makes an antenna specifically for am/fm radio in 4' also.
@@jrichtruckincbtips thanks brother. I took in a cobra 29 classic and spent 500 bucks for a super tune/ talkback/ echo/ replace meter light with green light and 2 of the br78s. Upgrade mike to a roadking rk56 And now I got to get the fire sticks and pay to have them tuned. Been an expensive adventure into cb land but I think I’m almost there. I Appreciate the help brother! I’m going to try and swap these at the guys shop for the fire sticks. Cross my fingers he don’t screw me.
Not sure how those 10’ straps aren’t starting to self radiate….way too much in one run….may be better to go from horizontal bar to vertical bar with 12” then from vertical bar to frame with another short strap….might look cleaner also….gotta be careful with those long runs on ground wires I’ve seen them start to radiate as part of the antenna and royally screw things up
The Wilson would be too tall for this application, and I believe Wilson to be over rated. I have never been able to get performance from a Wilson trucker antenna. I have used the Wilson 5k mag mount on a suv with good results.
@@jrichtruckincbtips I am in Cherokee County J enjoy your vids and your journey to getting your system right. Well done Maybe I will meet you out there sometime #61 LIVE WIRE
That's a long ass video, lots of good info. However, some of have to consider that we are in company trucks and can be limited in modification. I can't get the door hinge bolts out , it seems someone went heavy on the paint. But, will be bonding the cab soon.
@@jrichtruckincbtips break through the paint..Once you have it bonded on the hinge bolts spritz it with a clear coat..Ya know rattle can stuff..I drive company as well and i dont drill holes or anything like that..If i gotta replace a bolt or something simple fine but nothin major or i find another way..Yeap long vid is right,but you learn from it..
....and then making a series of harmonic ground straps is another nightmare. One would think they are doing a good thing by grounding all of the loose components of their truck/car/whatever and end up with a series of harmonic "antennas".. I usually reserve RF grounding a car/truck for use on the lower HF frequencies, 11 meters really is not that picky.
If you all want a good antenna monkey made antennas are the best antenna I been talking on the cb for many many years ever since I was a little kid I know what mobile antennas are junk and mobile antennas are not mokey made antenna hold a lot of watts if you run a linear with your radio
The reason the predator beats the mm is two reasons one the MM is flat coiled and makes a lot of wind noise. Secondly it's heavy af. Performance wise if the shaft is the same length there is Zero difference between mm9 predator 10k or even a big coil k40. But u can get the predator 10k with a 27 in lower shaft and it's light AF for what it is.
Well the Husler is an Ok antenna Far better then those other antennas you insist are so Great..yet are Garbage. That said.. Installing antennas on a Big rig adds a level of Dificulty. Yet Both Predator and MonkeyMade Destroy the Husler And can be had with a 20 inch plus base to rise it up and free for transmitting and offer 52 inch total length. I have tried 100's of antennas in some 50+ years Seen many come and go ( radios too ) Way too many people have little to no understanding on what to get and why. By the way...that coax you are using is Crap Get yourself LMR-400 or if willing to work with it LMR-600..run to a MonkeyMade or I-10K antenna Use a decent Export radio at very least or better yet an HF Ham radio ( super easy to mod for 11 meters / cb
I can appreciate your knowledge and experience. I mostly reach truck drivers and the beginner. And, most are not trying to talk around the world, they just want to hear what's ahead. There's a lot of truckers that can't make noticeable changes to there trucks. Most people rely on what they can find a the local cb shop and truck stop. Most don't find the value of the CB, so they see no need in spending the money. Now it would be great if I had the resources to buy a try all these different combinations of radios, coax, and antennas. But I don't, so I keep going on my experience with what I have. But, thanks for watching and your insight.
@@jrichtruckincbtips I hear you Admittedly..I have Not worked on Big Rigs. This I Know would be Hardest for those who Dont Always have the same Truck Those who do have their own or at least use the same Big Rig would Indeed Benifit from a Great radio, antenna and power Mike and would be Best in using High Grade Coax.. Keep your Channel going and growing
@@MisterTwister222 Come back to me when you Know what you are talking about.. I understand Most use Garbage Coax Most Also have Garbage systems Live and Learn
Haven't been able to test them head to head. Stryker makes good stuff, but I here they get water in them and the lights inside effect transmit. But I have not really used the Stryker to say for sure. The Hustler has been the best mobile antenna I've ever used. I did recently break the shaft of the Hustler on a low tree, but replaced the shaft and all good now.
Hustler is a great brand that has been proven over time! I would solder the ends to the braided ground straps. They will corrode with time and lose the connection integrity. Permatex anti seize is great stuff to use on metal surface's to prevent corrosion and protect connections. Use it on the braid rings antenna mount bolts even on the antenna mounts etc. 21' is perfect with rg8x. Put a little fire in line and I bet it will really talk on flat land and no obructions. I missed what radio you are running. Leadfoot 918 waving a hand.
Yeah, I agree that Hustler is a great antenna, otherwise it would not be a brnd available in the market, is it not true. The only damn fuckin; thing is that Hustler is also the name of a pornographic magazine. I donn;t get it. I am supposed to think that a Hustler antenna is a falac symbol? A male sex organ or what????????
Good video I've ran so many different antennas all over them basically the same get them tuned right and they all talk biggest thing is is how good they listen
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Right on! Those hustlers antennas are one of my favorites. Its all about coax wire and ends. Ms48 on my jeep.
Great video hey brother they have metal zip ties made for exhaust wrap that’ll keep thanksgiving heat wrap on
Thanks for your videos... I learned a lot about cb radios.. greetings from Minnesota.
Watching this one year after the upload an the ending was awesome!!!
I just did this set up with the Hustler on the grab bar behind the cab, high center. Ran the coax under the cab and in through the firewall, easy peasy. Hooked it up to a General Lee and can't get the SWR below 1.7 - 2.0...
Got it all ready to rock for work tomorrow, fingers crossed it gets out as good as yours!
2020 Mack truck with a hopper bottom trailer.
Hopefully you're using an external SWR meter to check that. And RF bonding may help get the swr down, but will definitely get RF interferences down. ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
@@jrichtruckincbtips thanks for the feedback, we're gonna run a ground wire this weekend over to the grab bar bolt. Also, we're taking off the factory antennas off the mirrors. Never even thought about those causing interference. Not like I'm using them anyway. But yeah, I'm using a meter to check it.
I'm using the "Hustler HQ27 55-Inch Steel Power Packer CB Radio Antenna" and it is awesome. The coil is slimer and is 3/4 the way up on the antenna. Easy to tune with a quick disconnect for when I go into the truck wash.
Very nice setup...the Hustler is a great antenna to use, have use them for years since 1975 whit my first Midland 23 ch CB...over year's i have use many different antennas on my car's but I always come back to Hustler ( for me this day's is the HQ-27 ) i have a 3' fire stick that i use in my grand Vitara it works good.. but never like the HQ-27 is a great antenna for Skip..never had a problem whit it..nice Swr whit 18' and 21' of RG mini 8. This antenna has been whit me since 1991 and it' will be whit me until is not good no more ( that day i will get another one ). Hope you use it and get good results locally and whit some skip....73's and good Dx's... from the Unit 403 West indies the Caribbean ( Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 )... Old CB license KAHK 4031........... Ps...i have use 2 HQ-27 in a dipole configuration and 40' coaxial cable for base during huracain Irma and María in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 2017 to help whit comunicación..and get help
Awesome, I believe the Hustler is one of the most underrated antennas on the market. Mostly due to the fact trucker only see Wilson's and Firestik in every truck stop.
My newest setup is the same as this, just in a different truck, but I feel doesn't hear as good due to the more fiberglass and plastic construction. But, with my new radio the Anytone quad 6 I am able to pick up more from the west coast and I'm just a few hours from the east coast. 73s my friend.
@@jrichtruckincbtips remember this is made by hostler...and they make antennas for ham radio over years..and this is a old 23 ch antenna that still works good even whit 40 ch + CB's...the real ting is that new cb generation doesn't know this antenna excisit...well better for the people like us that use it...and don't have to spend to much $$$ in ringkidinki fancy antennas that doesn't perform like the hq-27..
Was running a 6' Skipshooter mirror mount on Freightliner Cascadia, was working great til the antenna snapped off at the base, put a 5' Skipshooter on as a temp fix, but now have trouble transmitting and receiving.
Have you ever heard of BBI or seen any of his videos. Very interesting and informative. He has a video on bonding and grounding that I think you should watch.
Yes, seen the video, and made my own video for the big trucks. It works wonders.ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
I also have the Freightliner Cascadia daycab but without the exhaust pipes and a wind dam on top..I am following your videos closely, so far the 6 foot skip shooter on the mirror is the best choice but am not liking the wild swings the antenna makes being it has to be lowered at 45 degrees for a lower swr.. I bought a 22 inch extension and so far my Wilson antenna is benefits the most with it and doesn't swing around as much ( I only wish i had bought a longer extension) my 5.5 ft francis the K 40 and 4ft fire stick have me above a 2 SWR.. so that being said I wonder what kind of SWR reading a hustler with a long extension on the mirror would read..
I have a Coronado dump truck aka 122sd. I don’t have that bracket behind the cab but am planning on using steel to make me a mount close to the top of the cab. My truck has a gap between the cab and body. This antenna is going to work great! I’ll do a video when I do it and let you know so you can check it out.
Cool, share it with me. Remember to get the coil above the body, no need for the stupid long ground straps. Check out this video on RF bonding, it's made a huge difference on the Coronado. ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
@@jrichtruckincbtips I just watched it this morning, going to definitely do that. It will take me alittle while but I’ll let you know when I get it straight and my results
Also have a 7' Skipshooter but need to find a base similar to what you're running to reduce some of the antenna flex.
Get a 3' length of 3/4" cpvc pipe (not pvc) from home depot and slide over the base. It will help the antenna last a lot longer.
@J Rich Truckin & CB Tips Thank you, will look when I get home.
Good man happy cb ing ...
After 1 winter, I had to throw the Hustler’s away. Every time it snowed, my Stryker 447 wouldn’t transmit due to SWR protection cutoff. Even dry, the SWR’s were wonky. Very disappointed in the Hustler antennas
Still binge watching
Keep making these videos 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@jrichtruckincbtips, i got a new model Cascadia with condo sleeper. It has factory mirror mount on driver side, similar to yours. With the sleeper cab, do you recommend this Hustler on back of cab or stick with the mirror mount? If mirror option, do you think the Hustler would perform better than Skip Shooter if coil was mounted high enough?
The Hustler will receive better than the Skip Shooter. The Hustler is a little short for the mirror mount. I prefer it on the rear.
If you want more truck front to rear coverage, and less side coverage. Buy another Hustler like you have and a coax phasing kit(dual coax kit) and phase them together. Your angle of radiation should be lower so it will work DX better. Or stay with one hustler and with a higher radiation angle, and you local coverage will be better.
I prefer the single omnidirectional, never found cophase to be worth the hassle.
Check into lmr240 ultraflex coax its a less loss coax so more power makes it to the antenna and it's double shielded so it will help keep unwanted interference out
Definitely good stuff
Absolutely 240 ultra or rg400! Just make sure to get your calculations velocity factor and such and get the length for the frequency your prefer!
Quality of coax and quality connectors and antennas make all the difference. Put the money in the coax and antenna system first. Then any old yak box (that meets factory receive specs) will work great!
@@rockhaller3899 yessir, Times LMR-240/400/600 ultra flex is hard to beat for the price. Only way I could see it getting any better is Commscope (old Andrews) super flex fsj2 corrugated hardline and matching Commscope/Andrews connectors.
@@jstrunck I changed out a my HF pl259/so239 to double insulated "N" connectors. They are insulated electrically and also from the weather elements, well worth the few extra bucks in cost!!! 👍
New subscriber here. How did your give a way work out? Hope some people were able to put them to use. Thanks for the details of your install. Have a great 2021!
The giveaway was great and winners were announced in this video.
@@jrichtruckincbtips sounds good. I am a former CB operator well back in 1975 I was. I might get on CB again. I was looking for mounting ideas on a truck for antennas and came across your video. I am a licensed Ham operator and want to setup mobile radios for VHF & HF. I also plan on putting a CB in the truck as well. I am not one of those that says one is better than the other, I like good communication and dislike goofballs on any radio. By the way, my Brother in law and Nephew are OTR drivers and my cousin drives plows and sand trucks in Minnesota. Stay safe on the road! All the best!
I'm lucky the lil will has worked well on mine as there are airdam braces up there made of metal so it stays put and very low swr reading but talk and receive could be better
Theoretically, your ground strap needs to be as short as possible, also attaching the strap to the antenna mount wouldn't make any difference which side of the bolt it was attached, once the strap makes contact with the mount, the ground has been established.
Question: What's the purpose of tilting the antenna at an angle, are you undecided on whether your going with a vertical or horizontal polarization?
Most do it to accommodate for the antenna flex at highway speed.
@@jrichtruckincbtips I kinda figured but wasn't sure. Gotta question for you. I currently run two firestix on my rig but after watching your video, I went and took a gander at the "Skip shooter's", They are 5/8th wavelength which is about a good as it gets for a mobile antenna, how well do you think Co-Phased 4'.5" skip shooter's will perform in place of the Firestix. If I did my math correctly, the 4.5 foot skip shooter will be a few inches below the 13.6 foot mark. I have a 2021 Pete 579 which has the factory antenna mounts on the cab body just outside each door, Co- phased antennas work well between 5' foot and not exceeding 9'feet. I have a factory stock Cobra 29 LTD and was recently taking with a guy who was 29 miles up a Mountain canyon from me and was getting good signal reports 5/7 to 5/9 "S" units with the firestix, if the Skip shooter's are as good as people report, than I should easily surpass that distance, what's your thoughts on that???
Thanks for reading and sharing your antenna install.
Oh, real quick, with my Pete, I purchased one of those black rubber anti static strips that you sometimes see under trucks, they bolt to your undercarriage and drag on the ground, I've seen them alot on school buses, I have noticed a huge improvement in heard static/crackling noise you hear sometimes through your CB speaker I purchased mine through "Granger" in Santa Fe Springs,Ca fairly cheap. Just a little added insurance against static electricity that causes issues. 👍
Ive had 2 of these. First one I thought was great, picked up well, heard everything, but I eventually broke it on a tree limb. Second one was complete crap, the threads at the bottom of the coil stripped out very very quickly, and it didn't seem to pick up like the old one. The whip on top is nice in theory, but in reality it doesnt bend much, its stiff, and they will still break. Shame on the modern QC, I'll have to find something else now. Thank god you arent using 18' coax, its a meme.
Hello I drive a 2023 FL the antenna is on the back of the slipper and I see two different antennas im not sure if they are both cb I thinking one is for the cb and the other one is for the radio im not sure. What im trying to do is get a antenna that I can set the swr on so I can use my radio. This is a company truck so not much I can change on it. I like your videos they help me out if possible I would like to talk with you about what I have to work with just see what can do
Hi, great install with the Hustler in that position but having antennas on the mirror at a 45 degree angle is ridiculous. CB antennas should be vertically polarised otherwise your sending your signal to the ground or sky. Not good
I here you, but at times whit the antenna vertical the swr can be much higher. With most fiberglass antennas at highway speed the greater half of the antenna will be vertical. Otherwise with a vertical antenna at highway speed you would be talking to the ground or your trailer behind you. Which is where I do most of my talking is at highway speed.
@@jrichtruckincbtips yeah no worries, I do understand and having the Hustler up top is a far better option. I drive a truck here in the UK and know the challenges of good CB installs. Keep up the good work 👍
Take notice when you go under the door plate that it doesnt go beyound the corner ability of your coax....Also keep in mind of movement near the screws of the plate,might rub and eventuall short out..I know cause i did it with a car stereo..
Yeah I will put some wire loom over it.
I bought a 4 foot Francis hot rod and talked 12 miles today hill terrain
Awesome
Tip re your gnd straps...All those grab rails are bonded to the back of the cab already....I would just use 2 strap to connect back of cab wall where top of cab shock mounts to where bottom of shock mounts....
Can never have too many grounds.
Grounds need to be short as possible....
@@rockhaller3899 more grounding is coming
I have had great luck with my hustler antenna
Now that you've had the antenna for a bit is it any good? Looking at getting one for my dump truck because I'm tired of buying new whips for my Wilson.
I really like it. I do hit a few trees, but the whip doesn't been easily like the Wilson's do. The spring on the top of the coil helps.
Thanks, I probably buy a new whip twice a season running asphalt. The last whip fell off under a silo and I've just been running a 2ft Wilson fiberglass. technically works ok for what I do most often but definitely not good enough for my anytone6666 full potential.
@@rkelly5803 the Hustler SCB should hold up a lot better. I have found (besides having a good antenna) RF bonding will help get the most of your system. Check out this video. The RF bonding is so much better I'm going to do CB install in my personal vehicle (when I get time) just to do another bonding project, and a couple videos to go with it.ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
I have the same hustler antenna but with short lower staff. I run alot of asphalt as well and it has taken the beating. Proven antennas with good coax and proper grounding, it's a great setup. Plus they have holes so they don't hold water and freeze. Hope that helps
Having heck of time. With 579.factory... antenna mount on driver fender hood next to down left windshield. ....
I know what you're talking about, but I haven't had an opportunity to look at those close up to give you a sure fix. But, I'd try running a better coax, ground the mount to the frame, and a tall top load antenna for starters.
567 and 579 the same just dif hood i used a bird perch 27in shaft predator ground to frame 1.1swr good stuff had to tilt forward some to get that swr.
Very good but you sold yourself short on the coax. You want Teflon insulator not foam. Also I would bet my sirio 5000 has a better field strength.
Awesome video.
Thanks for watching
What do you recommend antenna wise in a 2021 T680. Right now I have 2 4’fire sticks and a cobra 29Ltd classic
6' Skip Shooters properly grounded look at my t880 videos
This was good good information
Thanks for watching
What do you think about mounting a 102 inch stainless steel whip on the side of a van on a ball mount??
Lots of people do it, but I have not messed with the 102" to say there's any better option.
@@jrichtruckincbtips - Thanks
Your content is great!
I am a slip seat driver.
One trip I can be in a Volvo, next a Pete, then next a Freightliner.
My SWRs are all over the place, depending on the truck.
I usually use the bird pearch, but seems I can never get my SWRs lower than a 2. A couple of trucks they shoot well past 3, and don't use my radio then.
I run a Galaxy 959b, with a Wilson 2000 mounted on a vice grip mirror holder, and run RG8X coax.
Any advice on how to lower my SWRs?
Thanks
Yeah, it's tough trying to maintain a low swr while constantly changing trucks. Even with a good ground I have found it hard to get a great swr with wilson antennas. I prefer Skip Shooter and Hustler antennas. I'd try a different antenna first.
What antenna would you recommend for a 2020 t680 with the tall double sleeper(don't know what else to call it) it has the mirror mount but I'd be open to other options
I ran 6' Skip Shooters on my T880 with a short pipe over the base to reduce flex see this video ua-cam.com/video/jqw0Iy-5LwU/v-deo.html.
You also need to ground the antennas and mirrors on that truck see this video ua-cam.com/video/Ar6mxY57lzs/v-deo.html
I bought a Bearcat 980 SSB, and am using the Bingfu Vehicle Ham Radio Mobile Radio Antenna Dual Band VHF UHF 136-174MHz 400-470MHz NMO Mount Magnetic Base Low Profile Antenna PL259 Male Connector for Car Truck Amateur Radio Marine VHF Radio. I'm getting an RF Output "Fail" on my diagnostics. Uniden says I need to make sure my antenna is properly ground. How do I do that with this antenna?
Mag mounts usually don't need more grounding. I'd be looking at the connections, and putting the coax and antenna on an analyzer. However, if grounding is needed, my thoughts would be rf bonding.
I’m probably tardy to the party but I’m running a kw and running two different antennas not really sure if I’m doing a good thing or a bad thing any tips on that or should I run two of the same antennas?
I prefer 1 antenna, but should be running matching antennas.
Why do truckers point antennas somewhat forward? Is it aesthetics? Omnidirectional antennas need to be vertical to work properly. Pointing them forward sends the electromagnetic waves to the ground and the sky, not in the direction of other radios.
Great question! There's a few reasons you may want to tilt them forward. 1. Most of do the most talking at 70 MPH, and if the antenna was straight up at 0 mph it's now pointing at the trailer at 70 mph. So, with a little lean the top half will be straightat speed. Depending on the mounting location it maybe necessary to tilt forward to get the coil away from the body to reduce reflection and lower SWRs. 3. Height requirements, some antennas maybe just too long and you don't want to be hitting trees, power lines, and low bridges. 4. Some think it looks cool.🤷♂️ Thanks for watching.
@@jrichtruckincbtips Nope...Often Not True..
The lower part of say your husler isnt flexing at any speed... the top half sure..but that mostly Affects Only recieve and NOT transmit
Some to get it to fit on say a 52" or taller antenna
Though looks like Crap..given I know how it Negates or limits better transmit abilities
@@MrBOB39 not talking about the Hustler at all here, just antennas in general. Further more depending on the mounting location , you need to lean the antenna forward to reduce reflection and lower swr.
@@jrichtruckincbtips you likely Dont Realise or Understand how an antenna radiates Signal
Cause it looks cool is what I have heard.
Like bull horns
👍🏻👍🏻
J rich...The purpose of bonding is to electrically equal all aprts of said car or truck..You need to give rf a complete path to folllow,like a race track sorta speak cause the start and finish is always same spot....Most trucks today are not much more than glued together with a few spot welds..Ex..connect doors to cab,cab to fire wall(both sides) and back cab wall to sides of cab and floor,keep straps as short as possible and sorry to say you got some long ones there..Like bbi said in his bonding vid,you want the entire car/truck ect to radiate rf..I got a 40ft roll of braided wire commin tomorrow,some open,short,load ends for my analyxer so i can see the tune via ant vs radio side of coax..With my set up now i get 30-50 mi and well skip is almost limited on side band..
Adding more straps soon.
@@jrichtruckincbtips based on the vid bud,you got some freakin long ones..The longer the worse it is..
@@jrichtruckincbtips www.k0bg.com/bonding.html
@@craig_sez8534 each one is 7.5' so I have extra to add more straps. Like you said the grab bars are already grounded to the cab.
@@jrichtruckincbtips 7.5 foot each!!!! Daum driver lol...tow roaps..lol
Like i sent the link from bni on bonding,gave me knowledge..Same with k0bg link....
Solder your wire 1st..then solder connerctor and wire together and add heat shrink..
way do the say the best what makes it the best?
With that dump box behind you, you should be doin a good bit more than 6mi..Shoulda bought a shorter skip shooter..
I'm sure it does, really never know how far you can make it, if the other radio can't reach back.
@@jrichtruckincbtips very true..
Stainless 102 on the driver's side mirror reaches your height restriction when you tip it forward at a 45ﾟ angle.
That's what the 74 mile freightliner Cascadia was using
What kind of power and geographic location is that to get 74 miles? Would be hard to get that range here in North GA without big power. I wouldn't mind testing it though if I had a 102" whip.
How are you getting 74miles I've got a 102 whip on my personal truck and I'm no where near 74miles
@@4spdlife857 Both vehicles had a resonant 50 ohm antenna.
Both radios were modified by the same technician.
@@jrichtruckincbtips It was terrible terrain. There was no line of sight. Do a Google search for the 74 mile freightliner Cascadia and there is a video of the whole situation
@@4spdlife857 I found the video
ua-cam.com/video/G8LDkxmSayA/v-deo.html
I've been trying to find a video on the where's the best place to put antenna on a car hauler
Give the coil at least 18" to 24" from the posts or uprights. On the bright side antenna ground should never be an issue.
Would this Hustler antenna work good on a pick up truck?
Yes, just keep the coil away from the cab.
I like my Wilson antenna
As long as it's working for you.
Wilson is junk imo. I'm talking to base stations 25 miles away in the hills of wv. Dx98vhp and a 27in lower shaft predator 10k that's at half power btw.
Why does my needle on my cb tr 966 goes backward when I key the mic.
Probably just needs to be realignment. Take or send it to a reputable shop.
Hello, where did you get the piece of pipe to go over the skip shooter?
Home Depot- 3/4" cpvc (not pvc)
@@jrichtruckincbtips did you heat it up or something to go over the bottom?
@@boundndetermined225 you can, I just used a Dremel tool
@@jrichtruckincbtips Thanks for the info. Are you still running the 7' skip shooter. I have a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and atm I have the predator 10k-22 on it (with a 99n4 radio). But it only tunes out to 1.6 swr & that's with leaning the antenna. I've also tried a 5' skip shooter as well & it only tuned to about 1.6 as well (with leaning the antenna). I have a 7 foot skip shooter I was thinking about trying. Any ideas, im trying to get to 1.1 - 1.3 swr.
@boundndetermined225 no, I'm using the Hustler SCB on a 19 Cascadia which you can see in my newer videos. I'd stay with the Predator especially if it's got the 27" lower shaft, as whip antennas receive better than fiberglass. 1.4 is as low as I have been able to get on the Cascadia.
Have you RF Bonded the doors and body to the frame? You can usually drop a couple points in swr. Check out my Extreme Antenna grounding video.
AJI try to get rid of skip skip shooter couldn't find one on the Internet I got a 2011 pick up Silverado disabled vet I'm disabled vet trying to get back into the sea beach I've got a bunch of old ones which won't fit in my truck anymore cause of the newness of my truckwhat can I do?
You can get Skip Shooter antennas at antennapartsoutlet.com
Bro I just put a BR-78 Browning Flat Coil Antenna on a Pete 579z mounted above the door. Height is like 14-5” off the ground. I’m over height. Will I get a ticket?
You find the right cop and yes you can. I'd be more worried about what that whip is going to look like in a couple weeks, after hitting every tree limb and low bridge in town.
@@jrichtruckincbtips thanks for the reply. I don’t know shit about cb. I been having a guy mod my cb over the weeks and yesterday I told him I wanted to upgrade antennas. He said I’m going to hook you up with these br78. I didn’t think about it. He installed them and as he was I asked him how heigh they was. He said idk. I left my tape at home that day. Now I’m going to have to buy new antennas. What should I get for a 2023 Pete 579 with mount above the door
@Robert ugh, might want to stay away from that guy. I'm not sure on that truck if it has a multiplex box. Meaning the driver's side antenna works the cb and the passenger side works the am/fm radio. So, I'd find that out by removing the passenger side antenna and see if the am/fm radio gets weak. If it does, I'd get a 4' firestik for the driver's side and Firestik makes an antenna specifically for am/fm radio in 4' also.
@@jrichtruckincbtips thanks brother. I took in a cobra 29 classic and spent 500 bucks for a super tune/ talkback/ echo/ replace meter light with green light and 2 of the br78s. Upgrade mike to a roadking rk56 And now I got to get the fire sticks and pay to have them tuned. Been an expensive adventure into cb land but I think I’m almost there. I Appreciate the help brother! I’m going to try and swap these at the guys shop for the fire sticks. Cross my fingers he don’t screw me.
Why angle the antenna forward? To get it away from the cab?
Yes, for better swr, better reception, and if height is an issue.
Where do u get the skip shooter's antennas at
Antennapartsoutlet.com
How’s the hustler performing
I have no complaints about antenna, and the stinger is surprisingly strong. I whacked a few trees and still straight as can be.
dose this antenna require a ground plane? thanks dave
Usually needs to be grounded to the frame.
Not sure how those 10’ straps aren’t starting to self radiate….way too much in one run….may be better to go from horizontal bar to vertical bar with 12” then from vertical bar to frame with another short strap….might look cleaner also….gotta be careful with those long runs on ground wires I’ve seen them start to radiate as part of the antenna and royally screw things up
It's been changed and truck RF bonded.ua-cam.com/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/v-deo.html
Sweeet deal God bless
Thanks for watching
Are you running an amp ?
No amp just the Galaxy 47hp does 100+ watts
Set up Properly
One doesn't Need an amp
Just use a decent export radio or HF ham radio with 100 watts and you are More then fine
How does the Wilson 5000 trucker compair
The Wilson would be too tall for this application, and I believe Wilson to be over rated. I have never been able to get performance from a Wilson trucker antenna. I have used the Wilson 5k mag mount on a suv with good results.
@@jrichtruckincbtips thank you very much for the information
From my car i can do 100 km with only 100 Watts, so your setup will do that to i guess.
It has a lot to do with the setup, atmospheric conditions, and terrain.
@@jrichtruckincbtips everything is more flat here, no hills or so
Schedule and tennis
Where are u in Georgia I’m in tifton Georgia
In NW Ga
@@jrichtruckincbtips I am in Cherokee County J enjoy your vids and your journey to getting your system right. Well done Maybe I will meet you out there sometime #61 LIVE WIRE
Before you go direct to chassie,go look up some stuff on bonding from bbi....Ill come back with a link in a cpl msg..
That's a long ass video, lots of good info. However, some of have to consider that we are in company trucks and can be limited in modification. I can't get the door hinge bolts out , it seems someone went heavy on the paint. But, will be bonding the cab soon.
@@jrichtruckincbtips break through the paint..Once you have it bonded on the hinge bolts spritz it with a clear coat..Ya know rattle can stuff..I drive company as well and i dont drill holes or anything like that..If i gotta replace a bolt or something simple fine but nothin major or i find another way..Yeap long vid is right,but you learn from it..
Can you share the video?
@@rolandkeyes2770
ua-cam.com/video/oCPbcp7PQFU/v-deo.html
Que largo es el coaxial de la hustler
....and then making a series of harmonic ground straps is another nightmare.
One would think they are doing a good thing by grounding all of the loose components of their truck/car/whatever and end up with a series of harmonic "antennas"..
I usually reserve RF grounding a car/truck for use on the lower HF frequencies, 11 meters really is not that picky.
Yeah, I'm going to disagree. RF bonding makes a world of difference on semi's
sorry but a 7ft is way too long will be broke all the time anything that goes over 12 ft in height is asking for trouble
It truly depends on the antenna, I've run Skip Shooters at 13'6" without breaking them when the base is protected.
How would I buy one of the plastic pcs you have slid over the antenna???
Home Depot it's cpvc not pvc
Trade 1,for a 102? Dan.
Sorry, got to give back to my people.
Hi
Hello
If you all want a good antenna monkey made antennas are the best antenna I been talking on the cb for many many years ever since I was a little kid I know what mobile antennas are junk and mobile antennas are not mokey made antenna hold a lot of watts if you run a linear with your radio
No doubt Monkey Made is great, but think it's too tall for this application. Thanks for watching
@@jrichtruckincbtips can be ordered smaller
MonkeyMade Destroys that so so at best husler antennas ( that's a Fact jack..lol )
@@MrBOB39 great, never said the Hustler is the greatest. I said this is the best setup on thus truck so far. And, that's a fact Jack.
@@jrichtruckincbtips I Truly DisAgree
So..
We Agree to DisAgree..lol
The reason the predator beats the mm is two reasons one the MM is flat coiled and makes a lot of wind noise. Secondly it's heavy af. Performance wise if the shaft is the same length there is Zero difference between mm9 predator 10k or even a big coil k40. But u can get the predator 10k with a 27 in lower shaft and it's light AF for what it is.
No tienes vídeos en español
Maybe he Only speaks English
Is he supposed to release Audio in german,french,Japanese as well
Shesh
Yo
Dont add me to your ss give away..1..Im in canada and 2 i got 4 skips now plus a cpl 10k and a 102..
Well the Husler is an Ok antenna
Far better then those other antennas you insist are so Great..yet are Garbage.
That said..
Installing antennas on a Big rig adds a level of Dificulty.
Yet Both Predator and MonkeyMade Destroy the Husler
And can be had with a 20 inch plus base to rise it up and free for transmitting and offer 52 inch total length.
I have tried 100's of antennas in some 50+ years
Seen many come and go ( radios too )
Way too many people have little to no understanding on what to get and why.
By the way...that coax you are using is Crap
Get yourself LMR-400 or if willing to work with it LMR-600..run to a MonkeyMade or I-10K antenna
Use a decent Export radio at very least or better yet an HF Ham radio ( super easy to mod for 11 meters / cb
I can appreciate your knowledge and experience. I mostly reach truck drivers and the beginner. And, most are not trying to talk around the world, they just want to hear what's ahead. There's a lot of truckers that can't make noticeable changes to there trucks. Most people rely on what they can find a the local cb shop and truck stop. Most don't find the value of the CB, so they see no need in spending the money. Now it would be great if I had the resources to buy a try all these different combinations of radios, coax, and antennas. But I don't, so I keep going on my experience with what I have.
But, thanks for watching and your insight.
@@jrichtruckincbtips I hear you
Admittedly..I have Not worked on Big Rigs.
This I Know would be Hardest for those who Dont Always have the same Truck
Those who do have their own or at least use the same Big Rig would Indeed Benifit from a Great radio, antenna and power Mike and would be Best in using High Grade Coax..
Keep your Channel going and growing
lmao the length of mobile instillation, larger coax is useless. Length matters in antennas, bottom line. Length, then design.
@@MisterTwister222 Come back to me when you Know what you are talking about..
I understand Most use Garbage Coax
Most Also have Garbage systems
Live and Learn
@@MrBOB39 20' length for rg8x, the attenuation is like .2db. two tenths, thats it. Youre a big talker, act like you know things, but youre all talk.
J holler at me buddy I've had the same issue on the mack truck. I'll send you some pictures of what i did. On fb messenger.
On fb messenger
Watch bbi coax of the gods if you wanna spend some $ on real good coax..lmr 240 uf is good..
Is that Hustler better than the stryker sr-a10?
Haven't been able to test them head to head. Stryker makes good stuff, but I here they get water in them and the lights inside effect transmit. But I have not really used the Stryker to say for sure.
The Hustler has been the best mobile antenna I've ever used. I did recently break the shaft of the Hustler on a low tree, but replaced the shaft and all good now.