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Old 03-06-2011, 09:23 AM   #12
cochise
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Originally Posted by Shandysplace View Post
Adequate shielding is a must since the antenna will pick up a lot of electrical noise from the TM wiring. The antenna comes from the factory complete with hardware and preinstalled cable.
On our Elkmont 24 we had the factory mounted antenna on the side of the entry door. It gave reasonable reception, but nothing to write home about. It had a tendency to lay down as we drove along.

However, the antenna should use a shielded lead -in from the antenna to the radio, and for better rejection of noise, it should be grounded at some point. The antenna lead-in is similar to a piece of coax but with a different resistance between the core and the jacket. Check that out.
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