Hello, I don’t know a whole lot about CB radio. I picked up a cobra mini 19, k40 antenna and I bought a Swan SWR-1a SWR meter. This one is missing the switch that a lot of other meters I’ve seen have. Is this only for ham radio or can I use it to tune my CB? Thanks
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SWR Meter Question
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mmckenna
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It doesn't need a switch. The switch on the single meter SWR meters is for switching between forward power and reflected power. Since yours had two meters, one of which shows forward power (the "power" meter on the left), and a second meter that shows SWR, you are good to go.
On the left meter, it'll show you the RF output of the radio.
The meter on the right will show you the SWR
On the left meter, it'll show you the RF output of the radio.
The meter on the right will show you the SWR
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You transmit then adjust the knob to SET on the wattmeter, then the SWR reading will be correct. Most meters have a switch, one position is to adjust SET then the other reads SWR.
It’s a 4 watt radio
slowmover
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Set to lowest scale
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Just bought one of these. Instructions are awful for new user.
There are other videos with more depth.
Get a jumper or two. Keep meter, FS antenna & jumpers + instructions in a container of some sort. Include some connectors also. Make these dedicated to the meter.
I use a zippered bag bought at Home Depot or Lowe’s from tool department.
— DVM, clamp ammeter, etc, and some dedicated hand tools + supply in a larger zip-top tool bag. (Small stuff in ziplocks).
This Gladstone-style bag is accessory to my main tool bag used on the road.
Radio + Speaker & Misc into a Harbor Freight 2800 or 3800 Apache transport case. It is along wherever radio is mounted (same as radio tool/supply bag).
Attend this end of things earliest. Damage is mighty frustrating, and avoidable given it occurs most often moving radio to/from vehicle. (Same for all other gear).
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smittie
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I have an old Radio Shack VSWR meter. I am going to replace it was a smaller Astatic or Surecom, similar to the one @slowmover indicated above.
Respectfully,
Smittie
Respectfully,
Smittie
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