Well i finally got me a uhf radio, a gme 3400 second hand with 2 antennas.
Problem is the plugs have been cut off the transiever end of the antennas.
I picked up the plugs today from dick smiths but they had no idea about how to connect it to the cable.
It's a crimp type plug.
I know i have to strip the shield to get the core in but not sure what happens with the shield, is it suppose to contact the outside of the plug under the crimp or not contact the plug at all?
I know there is some rule like this for tv coax but not sure exactly.
And also to switch between different strength aerials. Is there a switch that you can use, or is it just a matter of unplugging one and plugging the other one into the radio?
Is there any issue with where the antenna is fitted (they are ground independant) One of them is too long to fit on top of the bull bar, so it has to sit down behind the loop on the flat. I know this will reduce its performance slightly, but can this do any damage to the tranceiver itself.
Thanks
Dan