antenna noise

I recently installed a Btech 50 watt radio with a Tram 1181 antenna on an MNO mount. I've double-checked that everything is grounded properly, and while the radio transmits just fine, the reception is absolutely plagued with noise. Here's the weird part: if I completely remove the antenna from...

It's great to be a part of Radioreference. I've been lurking for a while and finally signed up. You guys do a great job, esecially on the WIKI....I've been reading it a great deal. I'm new to shortwave, but seasoned at scanning. I just bought a HomePatrol, after having a Radio Shack digital...