Mounting on bumper.

[JohnnyU]

I don't think I was confusing anything. I was essentially calling you out, asking how you modify the RADIO to improve your standing wave ratio. I'm fairly certain that the radio and the antenna are two completely different entities, and the ANTENNA (height/mounting location/ground/etc.) is what determines your SWR. It has nothing to do with your radio.

I'll stop nit picking the technicalities, and allow you guys to continue your discussion (if there's anything to add). I do, however, feel it is important to use terms correctly when explaining a process. That's just one less confusing thing to overcome for the guy who's trying to learn something.

Get your reasoning out of here. There's no place for logical arguments here.