Noise

[ldg]

I had posted a thread a few weeks back about a noise I was hearing that sounded like a wind noise but I was unable to locate it. I obtained several replies from members attempting to help and some very good suggestions. I checked, tightened and closed everything. Then I did it all again. I had suggestions from the fifth gear going out to heater hose problems and they were all appreciated and checked out.

Today I found the problem, and wish to share it with any and all members that might run into a simalar situation. It was the 4' Firestick CB antenna I mounted on a Firestick Mount that attaches/secures directly to already exsisting bolts and nuts under the hood of the truck just off the piller post. Its a great location and works great and now that I know what the noise is (its not that bad its just that a unknown noise gets the worry factor up) not a problem but I must say if it saves anyone the time I spent trying to find it then this post was worth it. And for all the members that tried to help THANKS.

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[This message has been edited by ldg (edited 05-11-2001). ]

 

[BigDaddy]

If you want to get rid of that antenna noise here's an easy fix:
Take some twine and wrap clockwise along the length of the antenna and secure the ends with electrical tape. Then, heat shrink the area. Take a look at your radio antenna and you can see what the spacing of wraps should be.
You will have no more noise from that antenna #ad


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[ldg]

As usual with this web site an answer for everything and someone willing to share it. Thank you, Bigdaddy I most certainly appreciate the information and we will do that. I had never given a thought to stopping or correcting the noise but we sure will now. Again, Thank You.