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Mobile install, Trunk open: good SWR, trunk closed: bad SWR

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Make sure you are using a star washers to ensure good ground contacts.
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I bit the bullet on this type from McMaster-Carr a few years back per advice given by k0bg in the Mobile Radio Install Bible re RF Bonds.

The expense was considerable, but I don’t want to have to re-do such a tedious job, plus to increase the chances of success.

— My order from them gave me enough to do several vehicles.

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