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

From: (John=A0Smith)
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?
_
Hehehe Look at the self-fanny pinch.

On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:45:50 -0500, driver42 wrote:

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?

I would set it first


Vinnie S.

From: (driver42 AKA N3CVJ)

Hi,

Hi Dave!

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?


What kind of truck did you buy, now? You may have bought the wrong kind
of truck for the radio.

On Mon, 1 Aug 2005 19:10:22 -0400, (I
AmnotGeorgeBush) wrote in
:

From: (driver42 AKA N3CVJ)

Hi,

Hi Dave!

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?


What kind of truck did you buy, now? You may have bought the wrong kind
of truck for the radio.


LOL! Did Dave finally sell his boat?






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From: (Frank=A0Gilliland)
On Mon, 1 Aug 2005 19:10:22 -0400, (I
AmnotGeorgeBush) wrote in
:
From: (driver42 AKA N3CVJ)
Hi,

Hi Dave!

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?

=A0=A0What kind of truck did you buy, now? You may have bought the wrong
kind of truck for the radio.

LOL! Did Dave finally sell his boat?

That's what I was thinking, that he sold the boat and bought a new
truck.

On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 11:45:50 -0500, driver42
wrote:

+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?
*******

Up to about 3:1 the loss in range is minimally discernable. After 3:1
you will notice some loss of receive in weak signals and some gradual
worseing of transmitt range as SWR get higher. This is due to less and
less power delivered to the antenna for radiation.

As for hurting the radio, if you haven't overly modified the original
design or operating the radio outside the specifications that it was
designed for, No. Disconnect the coax from the radio will do more
damage than a poor SWR.

james

Another easy way to quickly cut though all this BS, call up dealers,
manufacturers and ask them if it will void the warranty if you consistently
operate the rig into greater than a 3:1 SWR.

No reason to take the words of CB Dummies, ask the people who have to repair,
replace and maintain the equip. Their word is the word of "God." Or else, you
back it up with your pocketbook.

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?

Yes it will hurt the radio.....

Yes it will decrease the range.....

--
Mad-Dog

"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?