waldo27
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|  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? |
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Chris Taylor
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| | 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 |
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Rockn93YJ
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| | 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. |
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UPNOVER
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| | 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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Chris Taylor
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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. |
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waldo27
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| | Subject: Re: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:06 pm | |
| | would the truck stop near rausch creek have that? |
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Twisted Willys
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| | Subject: Re: cb's Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:31 pm | |
| | 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. |
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