Poor recieve quality in new mobile rig

[WSAB905]

Hello everyone,

I just installed a KG-XS20g with a Wouxun ANO-050G Mobile GMRS Antenna in my truck. I get good signal report when transmitting to the local repeater but, when I am recieving a signal however, it sounds choppy. I did have to solder in the connector for that antenna so I am, I guess, concerned I may not have done a good job on that. Is there any other possiblities before I redo that connector?

[Sshannon]

30 minutes ago, WSAB905 said:

Hello everyone,

I just installed a KG-XS20g with a Wouxun ANO-050G Mobile GMRS Antenna in my truck. I get good signal report when transmitting to the local repeater but, when I am recieving a signal however, it sounds choppy. I did have to solder in the connector for that antenna so I am, I guess, concerned I may not have done a good job on that. Is there any other possiblities before I redo that connector?

Is it while you’re moving or parked that it’s choppy?

[WSAB905]

Thats weird, I think its while Im moving... Dont tell me it has to do with the antenna flopping around or something...

[WRYZ926]

It could be a loose connection with the coax or a bad solder job. I had an issue where the tiny connector on my mag mount coat was a little loose where it connects to the PL259 connecter. I didn't notice an issue unless I was hitting bumps while driving.

I suggest double checking your solder job and making sure everything is tight from the antenna to the radio.

[WRUU653]

@WSAB905 if this happens while moving It could be what is known as picket fencing which can happen if the signal is being interrupted by obstacles and (as I understand it) parts of the signal are arriving at different speeds. 
 

 

…I’m sure someone can explain it better than me.

[Sshannon]

39 minutes ago, WSAB905 said:

Thats weird, I think its while Im moving... Dont tell me it has to do with the antenna flopping around or something...

Yes, a spring mounted antenna can sometimes result in choppiness. But picket fencing like Gil mentioned is very common even if an antenna is not spring mounted.