fire1200fighter
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I am geting no response from the SWR and i am hearing nothing through the radio. Everything seems to be connected right. Please help
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SWR- No response... plz help
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fire1200fighter
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i havnt yet. but im nor even getting any movement from the needle when key the mic
Are you understanding me? WHAT band are you on? WHAT frequency are you checking swr on?
Have you checked to see that the cable between your swr meter and radio are making connection?
N9ZAS.
fire1200fighter
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ive been checking it on 19. im rather new to CBs. yea my connection seems to be good. thanks for helpin me too
Swr
1. Check to see if you hear anything without the SWR meter inline. If you do, possibly a bad meter or jumper cable.
2. Check your radio S/RF meter to see if the needle swings upward when you key the radio. If not, check to see if your radio is set to the PA function instead of CB operation. In the PA mode, you may not hear any signals, and your meter may not move, depending on the radio. If the meter moves and you are in the CB mode, your radio may be defective.
3. Although it doesn't seem likely as the problem, try to borrow a mag mount antenna and connect it to your radio and see if there is any difference. If you have a major antenna problem, the radio may be shutting itself down to protect itself from high SWR.
4. Is your power supply up to the job? A stock radio can thrive on a 3 to 5 Amp supply. If you're running an export or higher powered radio, you may need 10 to 20 Amps depending on the radio. Not enough available current equals a radio that doesn't work.
Hope this helps...good luck!
Larry
1. Check to see if you hear anything without the SWR meter inline. If you do, possibly a bad meter or jumper cable.
2. Check your radio S/RF meter to see if the needle swings upward when you key the radio. If not, check to see if your radio is set to the PA function instead of CB operation. In the PA mode, you may not hear any signals, and your meter may not move, depending on the radio. If the meter moves and you are in the CB mode, your radio may be defective.
3. Although it doesn't seem likely as the problem, try to borrow a mag mount antenna and connect it to your radio and see if there is any difference. If you have a major antenna problem, the radio may be shutting itself down to protect itself from high SWR.
4. Is your power supply up to the job? A stock radio can thrive on a 3 to 5 Amp supply. If you're running an export or higher powered radio, you may need 10 to 20 Amps depending on the radio. Not enough available current equals a radio that doesn't work.
Hope this helps...good luck!
Larry
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Are you speaking from experience ?.....lol
fire1200fighter
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we are up and running. the problem was with power. wasnt getting enough, bad wire.
Allan_Love_Jr
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lmfao.....
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