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Old July 31st 05, 04:54 AM
 
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If you move the radio from location to location just check the
reading. If it's 2:1 or lower don't worry about it.


Thanks,
I have an SWR meter from radio shack that I've used in the past. I know how
to use it. My problem is that I'll be in a different truck everyday and
wont be able to set the SWR the way I want to. On Monday I'm gonna call the
cb shop that I saw online and ask them about the SWR match box. Below is a
cut and paste of this product. Let me know if this will set the SWR without
having to mess with the antenna's.

"Don't "Live with" High SWR Readings! This Matcher will tune your SWR very
low, simply insert inline between radio & Antenna. Has 2 Adjustment knobs.
Perfect for Radios with wide channel coverage, indoor antennas, non-tunable
mobile antennas, or for using 10 thru 12 meters off 1 antenna. Handles 80w
pep. Requires either an SWR meter built into radio, or an optional SWR
meter between Radio & Matcher."


This is a line flattener. They can be problematic in that one of the
knobs can be bumped and give you an abnormally high SWR reading.
Much higher than the antenna itself.

You also will double the possibility of a loose coax connector, and
don't forget that moving the setup will require more time and care.