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Tiger · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 13:08 Post subject: Gutter mount

i recently swapped my mag mount for a gutter mount, since then my reception has gone to almost nothing.
I am using the original twig bolted onto the gutter mount - i did fit the plastic ring that is on teh mag mount and i am wondering if this is affecting the earth.

Nothing else has changed

Any ideas?

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rickladds · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 13:25 Post subject:

A gutter mount will always be worse than a mag mount as the signal will be stronger with the flat roof acting as a reflector. However, it shouldn't be that bad. Are you sure that you're not earthing the aerial stick by mistake?

Tiger · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 13:42 Post subject:

vespa210 · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 17:30 Post subject:

u need to check the ariel with a meter to c if it is earthing out also has the gutter mount got a plastic trim on it because if the grub screws dont make a good contact u will get a bad reading on meter whem u swa it in

Tiger · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 17:55 Post subject:

vespa210 · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 18:11 Post subject:

it shoul do u have to swr every ariel in regardles on what the packetsays the grub screws need to go throw the paint aswell to get a decent earth

Tiger · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 18:22 Post subject:

vespa210 · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 20:00 Post subject:

u plug ariel coax in 1 hole then patch lead from other hole on swr meter in to back of rig i will need to dig me meter out to remind me what holes r then u flick the little switch to reflect then twiddle the dile until it is at the end of scale then flick swith bk key up and see what reading is on meter if it is higher than 2 adjust ariel and repeat when i mean adjust ariel undo grub screw at the bottom of whip and gently move up or down depending on the reading on swr meter some thing like that anyway u should have instructions with the meter

mule · *** Joined: 29 May 2004 Posts: 195 Location: reading

When I plug swr meter in the dial doesn't move at all, when I key the mike it swings to 1.2-2, if I key mike with switch to ref it goes all way over unless I twiddle switch, is this right?
Sorry to be thick Embarassed

vespa210 · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 20:35 Post subject:

i forgotten what setting swithch has to b but when u key mike u need to adjust needle so it is on the last number on the meter then flick switch bk then key up to c what the reading is anythink under 2 is ok over is not as u may blow ya rig up or wont get out very far when transmitting

mule · *** Joined: 29 May 2004 Posts: 195 Location: reading

Got it now thanks for your help Vespa, promise not to blast past anymore scooters on my bike from now on Very Happy

vespa210 · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 21:01 Post subject:

hey me scoot will keep up with ya to a ton Wink

andy h · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 21:10 Post subject:

was you in bridlington at the weekend vespa
their was a few hundred scooters here for
their annual meet. then sunday mornin they
found a body in the harbour don't know if
it was one of scooter gang.

vespa210 · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 21:21 Post subject:

na wernt there saving me self for hemsby this week end