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driver42:
Yep. Flip of a switch and you can read the swr... flip the switch back, and you are back where you started... .... couldn't be easier ... But to use a real swr meter: 1) hook it in coax... 2) switch a switch to read forward power 3) adjust knob to full scale mark 4) flip switch to "swr" and read the swr .... as you can see, not all that difficult! all you need is the meter and a short piece of coax (foot or two long) with pl259 plugs on each end and you are in business... .... but, whatever suits you best... John "driver42" wrote in message 5... "John Smith" wrote in : 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 5... "John Smith" wrote in : 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 5... "John Smith" wrote in : 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 5... 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 |
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