On 24 Jul 2006 22:32:03 -0700, "SparkySKO" wrote
in . com:

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My SWR is 1.6 on all channels.


Good enough.


I'm still getting about an S3 level of
noise (which is what I got when my car was off anyways). Makes it a tad
bit difficult to adjust the squelch so I don't drown out perfectly
clear signals :| .


Welcome to the wonderful world of CB radio.


People are reporting that I am transmitting alot
louder, without a 'whining noise', however, I now have a 'popping'
noise, lol! This is without the vehicle on, so go figure, probably
static or something.


Check your mic. You might have a loose wire or dirty switch in there,
or maybe just a bad mic element.