does this come already adjusted swrs?? or do i have to have it adjusted to my radio?
2064630
Mark, I have not got mine out the box yet so I can't tell you how close they may be but they can be affected by your particular installation...you really will need to check the swr after you install...you can find swr meters for around 20 bucks online and there are plenty of youtube videos that you can view instructions on their use.
2064631
It had an adjustment ring on bottom. but I got low swr readings without adjusting
282700
First you need a SWR meter. The antenna tunes by the set screw and how far the whip is in the base. If you get a SWR meter it will have all the info on how to get the lowest setting possible. I bought the Workman but it dident come with the short antenna wire needed to set it. But once you have all the parts it's very simple. If you only have the one, it my be cost effective to find a CB shop. For a small price they will set it. Good luck hope I helped!
1799778
No. If the CB you have doesn't have an SWR meter, you can buy one fairly cheap on Amazon or E-Bay. But you definitely need one to tune your CB correctly. Another thing to pay attention to is mounting the antenna correctly and make sure it has a good ground. These are things I've learned from experience. Good luck.
716046
flat out we havent a clue how accurate the number is. but the one I bought is consistant. the calibration knob is used to get your SWR its not used to calibrate the meter
2269371
Check the SWR of the antenna for the frequencies that the radio transmits in with any of the antenna analyzers available on the market. If the SWR is not high, then the antenna is right for this radio. It makes no difference in operation what the ring around the threads states. It is the SWR that matters.
1764796
No, the swr measurement is for the transmit function of a radio and it's antenna. So you'll "get out" better and clearer after tuning with this meter. Tuning the antenna with this meter can keep the radio internals from being damaged while transmitting.
1772401
If its for CB yes it needs to be tuned.sometimes you may have to much metal or not enough metal around it for a ground plane always check SWR's
1772400
You always need a swr meter when setting up any new antenna! They will tell you that in the tuning instructions that come with the antena
932477
I am a ham operator and have installed more auto antennas than I could count. This has a long whip, short whip looks to be just chopped for photo. Assume you are going to use a trunk lip mount that will require at least 1 of the mount screws to go to metal under lip of trunk. Should be able to get swr down to 1.5 to 1 depending on how close the whip is to metal. this antenna worked out just fine for me. Steve -WB9SNS
955720
Possibly, usually the SWR meter doesn't distinguish between (doesn't care about) antenna types, it only provides information based on the antenna you're attached to, the length of your coax or feed, your frequency, and power. Look up the manufacturer website and check to see if your meter covers the 2M/70CM range. This antenna is 'cut' to the rough center of those bands.
1936637
What type of antenna are you using. On my midland magnetic mount it tuned to good SWR. On my Xterra with an antenna on the roof rack I had to add a thicker longer ground wire to the antenna mount.. SWR is related to the antenna more than the radio.
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I currently have a 4' Astatic half-breed. I also use Firestik antennas. The Astatic has less static and better range. You can use a magnet mount but I dont know what vehicle you have or how you want to mount it. The #1 thing is to set the SWR for any antenna. Look it up if you dont know- you will need a meter or a cb shop can do it sheap. If the antenna isnt tuned the transmit circuit can burn out on you cb.
31207
Yes, mine did come with what was needed to adjust it. It works great, and is much better than the one I did for my self.
772286
It adjust to the angle you want and on the inside mount has a set screw to adjust your swr to your cb
732499
Actually not much just connect the red wire to power and the black to grd , have an antenna connect that , check your SWR's make sure the are low on both lower and upper bands, and you're good to go
2035054
Hello. This stereo comes with the correct harness for the radio. It does not include the harness for the vehicle. You will have to purchase the vehicle wiring harness separate. This harness can be purchased on this site or from a local stereo shop.
2269852
the swr are good on the antenna that come with it meaning the rubber screw on that you see on the radio in the picture,,you can buy and add a out side antenna ,,i use a wilson non ground plane 3 ft on my motorcycle ,,85 gl1200 goldwing,, i have not used the magnetic antenna that is shown ..my name is ken gee ,,