SWR Meter to JK fest?
SWR Meter to JK fest?
10-03-2008, 05:29 PM
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sure i plan on bringing my swr/power/modulation meter to the park. i have very good experience with radios. in fact the cobra 29 in my jk i tweeked and played with i key at 2 watts and have a swing to 30 watts. that is MODULATION!
10-03-2008, 05:36 PM
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seriously though, thanks. i have been reading that tuning the antenna is important. i dont plan on using the CB for other than on the trail, but i dont want to damage anything!
and damn.... i love this forum, i really like how people step up to help others out. this place is GREAT
10-03-2008, 06:42 PM
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I need the same thing. If I go get one can a newby figure it out or is this something that an experienced installer/enthusiast should do?
Got a Midland 1001z, ultramount and 4' Firestik 2.
Got a Midland 1001z, ultramount and 4' Firestik 2.
10-03-2008, 07:03 PM
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should be done by someone who knows what they are doing. many factors in checking swrs. need to be in a open area at least 50 yards from people, cars, trees, anything. the doors need to be shut and everyone testing needs to be inside the vehicle. i d say about 75% of the time you can get away with just adjusting the antenna, but i see alot the antenna needs to have a ground strap added to the mount and the radio needs to hard wired and not just plugged into the cigarette lighter.
