Can you fix the roof of a car?
Yes, car roof damage can be repaired by a professional with the proper equipment. If the body is in good shape and the roof is crushed, then the same types of decompression straighteners can often reconstruct the roof quite easily.
What are some common mistakes with CB antennas?
Use this step-by-step guide to ensure that your CB antenna and mount are properly grounded to your vehicle. Another very common mistake is to incorrectly install your antenna stud. More specifically, to incorrectly install the insulating washer. Heck, we’re CB experts and we occasionally find ourselves installing it on the wrong side of the mount!
What to do if your CB antenna has high SWR?
Just like potential coax problems, if the wire in your antenna is broken you’ll experience high SWR. Refer to this step-by-step guide to testing for CB antenna defects to make sure that’s not the issue. For a final step to make sure there’s no electrical and/or grounding problems, you’ll want to do a system wide continuity check.
How is the elevation of an antenna determined?
The elevation angle of the lowest lobe for a horizontal antenna above perfectly conducting ground may be determined mathematically: Where θ = the wave or elevation angle h = the antenna height above ground in wavelengths In short, the higher the horizontal antenna, the lower is the lowest lobe of the pattern.
Where are the dipole and higher antenna located?
The lower dipole is located a half wavelength above ground, while the higher dipole is located one wavelength above ground. The pattern of the lower antenna peaks at an elevation angle of about 30º, while the higher antenna has two main lobes, one peaking at 15º and the other at about 50º elevation angle.
What should I do if my antenna is leaking?
You will need to replace the quad-ring seal. Check the point where the antenna goes through the roof. If water is leaking from the base of the antenna, use a plastic putty knife (available at any home repair store) to remove the current sealant.
What kind of car has a leaking roof marker light?
Got in my 2016 3/4 ton chevy this morning. After this May snow dump we just got. Had water dripping from the overhead console. Trying to figure out how to get that center light group out. Any ideas before I break it getting it off? Click to expand…
Is there a leak in the batwing antenna?
The batwing antenna is known for leaks forming around the antenna’s quad-rings. When not properly repaired, the leak you are experiencing can grow into a larger problem. With the proper maintenance, you can keep your batwing antenna problem-free.
Can a fifth wheel camper have an antenna leak?
A leaking batwing antenna can cause quite a mess inside your fifth-wheel camper. The batwing antenna is known for leaks forming around the antenna’s quad-rings. When not properly repaired, the leak you are experiencing can grow into a larger problem. With the proper maintenance, you can keep your batwing antenna problem-free.