cb's

Subject: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:13 pm

im getting the uniden pro 538w but i had 2 questions

whats a swr meter and does anyone have one?

whats a descent antenna and where can i buy it?

Subject: Re: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:50 pm

SWR meter reads the signal and will help tune the antenna. I have a Firestick Antenna and like it. got it at the flying J truck stop in elkton $20

Subject: Re: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:26 pm

My CB has an internal SWR meter. You flip a switch to calibrate with antenna and cable all assembled. then key the mike and turn a calibration knob to "zero" the meter. helps with "tuning" the CB.

Subject: Re: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:36 pm

do you normally have to tune a cb??? I just bought mine took it out of the box and hooked it up. It appeared to be working at the last ride.

I guess maybe the long range is where you would need to tune.

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Subject: Re: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:40 pm

My fire stick is a "tuneable" antenna. It will optimize the signal.

Subject: Re: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:06 pm

would the truck stop near rausch creek have that?

Locker/Locker Age : 34 Joined : 10 Jun 2007 Posts : 111

You should always tune your antenna. Any time you replace or even move it. Signals are relected differently from different points on your vehicle. It will make a difference in short range and a major difference in long range. If you dont want to spend the $20.00, most truck stop cb shops will do it for you for $5 - $10. Sometimes free if you buy stuff from them. The FireStick is a very good choice for an antenna.