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Loverickbass

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I'm in the process of installing a couple of radios in my Dodge Ram. I've routed the coax and I'm short a little under a foot and a half. What is my best option? Solder on what I need or just get some couplers and add a short run?

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Cole
Marshville NC
 

guttapercha

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For just receiving, it won't be an issue at all. For transmitting, check your SWR once you've added the short run. You'll most likely be okay.
 

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I second the notion to just add a short run on. After you finish it up and check the SWR you may want to take a meter & ohm out the connections just to make sure everything is sound.

Can you elaborate on what type of radios & antennas you're gonna be installing?
 
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