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swr

  • 03-12-2009 01:24AM
    #1
    skodacbradio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭


    hi all, was just checking the swr on my cb and after checkin channels 1 19 and 40 all had same reading about 3.5. I know i was close to power line and my house as well so might have interfered with result, but if i check it again in the open and the results are the same. Will it damage my radio in anyway, i have a 5ft stinger aerial and all the connections are good, so how could i reduce it. any help i would appreciate.


Comments

  • #2
    bmw316
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭bmw316


    your swr will not be affected by the power lines your problem is a the antenna or a short in the coax eg water.

    Your house or power lines overhead will not affect it that much to be honest as your using a 5ft stinger.
    freecb


  • #3
    bobcat1968
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭bobcat1968


    have to agree, definately a short in your coax, if its through your door it can be pinched when the door closes so try re route it under the rubber strip. Also check the mag base to see if there is rust. If using a linear amp tighten the patch lead pl plugs.


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