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Kardar2
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Hello,
I have a 4 door Silverado 3500 with a camper shell if I use a magnet mount in the center of the cab. Will the fiberglass shell make a difference in reception?
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Nope, you shouldn't have any problems getting a good SWR but the fiberglass might cause some noise as static electricity builds up on it's surface.

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Late to the party here, but I believe Chevy still builds their cabs out of steel, so shouldn't be a problem at all.
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