"John Smith" wrote in
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driver42:

Well, without seeing the webpage you are referring to (URL), I am just
making an educated guess, I would think it would...

John

"driver42" wrote in message
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"John Smith" wrote in
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driver42:

As a side note, most antennas can handle a 100 watts without
problem, however, if you are going to run BIG POWER, it would be
good to check the specs on the antenna(s) and make sure they will
not be damaged by large power input...

John

"driver42" wrote in message
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"John Smith" wrote in
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driver:

If the swr is over a 2 to 1, you get into danger of damaging the
output finals in the equipment, will also decrease your range.

There is always a method to decrease (tune adjust) swr...

John

"driver42" wrote in message
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Hi,
If I'm not able to set the SWR in the trucks that I drive will it
hurt the radio or just give me decreased range?




My problem is that I'll be moving from truck to truck so I wont
have time to set the SWR correctly. Most of our trucks have factory
installed double antenna's which I'm not too thrilled about.




Thanks for your input. I dont want a "big" radio. I just want a
quality radio. I'm looking at either the PC68ELITE or the PC78ELITE
both from Uniden. I had a PC68 about ten years ago that I had tweeked
and it was a great unit. I was just on a CB site and I seen that they
sell a box that lets you set the SWR from your seat without touching
the antenna. The box is plugged inbetween your radio and antenna and
then you just use your SWR meter plus the knobs on the box to adjust
to the desired level that you want. Are these things any good or are
they a gimmick? Thanks,
Driver42




John,

I just was reading about this radio.
http://www.galaxyradios.com/cb/959.html
says it has an "Automatic SWR Circuit (no complicated calibration
procedure)" Does that mean the circuit sets the SWR automatically?
Thanks for your help