CB Radio Antenna Installation and Adjustment Guide. If you want your CB to Work Right, Watch This!

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Farpoint Farms (Erik)

Farpoint Farms (Erik)

Күн бұрын

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@richeastmain4031
@richeastmain4031 Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget when checking power output to key up and say “AAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDIO” for a minimum of 10 minutes. This way everyone will know you are an expert.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I had to laugh at this--
@UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv
@UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv Жыл бұрын
Also saying 1111111111111111111 Seventy times in a row works well too!😏👍🎙⚡️
@hatchetjackphillips
@hatchetjackphillips Жыл бұрын
😂
@wesoblander3648
@wesoblander3648 Жыл бұрын
​@@backwoodsvirginia, coughing once or twice after 'auaaaaaaaassdio' and 'check, check, check' minimizes the SWR as well :)
@Bigotes27.035
@Bigotes27.035 Жыл бұрын
😂
@keithp115
@keithp115 Жыл бұрын
We used to call this "antenna matching" in the CB shop I worked at in 1977. We charged a whopping $5 back then, and free if you purchased the CB and antenna. Needless to say, I did 100's of these over the two years I worked there. Some were very challenging depending on the brand and location. Additionally, it's important to match this in an open area, without large vehicles, buildings, or trailers very close by. Thanks for the memories once again Eric!!💯
@UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv
@UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv Жыл бұрын
And that's exactly what it is, "Antenna matching", matching the RF cycles to the antennas wavelength. What is also overlooked is the length of the coax and ohms impedance rating.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
$5 was a lot of money back then but awesome that you included it with the purchase
@keithp115
@keithp115 Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely correct. Pocket change today...@@FarpointFarms
@nicholas2374
@nicholas2374 Жыл бұрын
I was watching Uncle Buck with John Candy on tv last night. Never noticed before, but theres a 102” whip on his Mercury Brougham. Thats a good movie.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I will have to watch that one again (it's been years) and keep an eye out
@64samsky
@64samsky Жыл бұрын
I had cb antennas on my row house in Baltimore since the mid 70's. I'm getting ready to put one up in my new home in Vero Beach. I'm also a HAM radio operator. I love them all!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that you use both ham and cb
@trcass1
@trcass1 Жыл бұрын
great video sir. I've had CBs in and out of my vehicles since the 70s. My favorite was a Pace 2300 that i picked up already "doctored", with a set of 102 in steels and a small linier attached. i got a new vehicle and havent put a new CB in as the last time i was traveling the road, there was very little traffic on the airways. it was mostly skip and people werent too careful about their language. one guy made me laugh when he said it was his "back up" radio....he mostly only used it when the traffic was "backed up". Thanks for the refresher on the SWR adjustment. Last antenna i had was a firestick on my jeep. it worked pretty well. i forget what the SWR got down to but i wasnt down that much.....lol. thanks for posting.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I have heard the term back up radio- That is usually when I pull mine out for traffic-
@131Dusty
@131Dusty Жыл бұрын
I used to work at a CB Shop. You would be amazed how many customers would argue with you that the built in SWR meters had the ability to change your SWR. Some of those built in meters had the word "set" where you would calibrate the meter before flipping the switch to read the SWR. They would get mad at you if you told them it didn't change the antenna SWR. I heard things like " You just put the switch to "CAL' and set your antenna" GRRRR. Those goofy salesmen at the truck stop will tell'em anything to sell a radio.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
People hear what they want to hear-You can tell them how it really works and they do what they want
@danielkinsman1964
@danielkinsman1964 Жыл бұрын
That's true. A built in meter showed me a 1.4 but external SWR meter showed 1.1
@ef5supercell
@ef5supercell Жыл бұрын
love seeing sedans with big goofy antennas sticking from the top of them, starting to see them more and more nowadays. nice video for people new to the hobby.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Me too! I see more of them around here as well.
@larrygatewood8506
@larrygatewood8506 6 ай бұрын
Have one on the top of my 08 Toyota Matrix
@9mmARman
@9mmARman Жыл бұрын
On my pickup with a toolbox utility cap, my 102" whip is mounted on a bracket i made that comes out between the bed and cap at the front passenger side. The SWR was all over the place as the antenna moved, even with the truck stationary in the wind. I tried the antenna down with Paracord to the roof rack and the SWT was good, at 1.2 and 1.3 or 1.4 on 40. The odd thing is the SWR is good without the spring, and was way off with it. And I've spoken skip from Canada, all over the US, Jamaica, Mexico and all over Europe. Finally talked to Mower Junkie all the way from New England. Still waiting to hear 707 though!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Yes, moving antennas do cause all kinds of issues with SWR.
@GbHill59
@GbHill59 3 ай бұрын
I just bought that exact same antenna. I plan to place it on top of my Silverado. I’m an old cb’r from the heyday of the 70’s but been out of it many years. Thanks for the memories of setting my swr.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 3 ай бұрын
You are welcome, glad I could bring you back to the CB world
@211milkman
@211milkman Жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Thanks for sharing. I've been using cb"s since the late 70's. I used to tune the antenna all the time. I got lazy with my current one. A little will. I just finished tuning it. Had to cut off about an inch in all. Got about 1.5 on channel 1 and just a tad over on channel 40. Channel 20 is 1.25. It's good for me. I can hear it now much louder!! Getting some great skip today here in Maine.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Very cool! Sorry about the craziness in Maine- it is tragic
@pjo7281
@pjo7281 Жыл бұрын
i've never had to trim a sirio 4000, got a couple of them on my motors, out the box they seem to be bang on.. making sure you have a good earth from the battery to the body also helps with swr, some cars have crappy earths
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Agreed that Grounds make a lot of difference when adjusting these.
@jasonbabila6006
@jasonbabila6006 Жыл бұрын
I place my antennas high on the roof as the roof acts as a ground plane as well, on the company truck I drive it has a 16” X 18" X 3/16" steel plate above the the cab welded to the front bulkhead and it has the Larsen VHF antenna and a small GPS dome, it has sufficient space for my CB antenna and the SWR are between 1.0 & 1.1, I strongly believe high mounted antennas is the best to transmit farther.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Good to know- higher is better
@a64738
@a64738 Жыл бұрын
Don`t bring belief and religion into this lol ;) High mounting give better signal 99,9999% of the time, it is physics...
@exgruntr031
@exgruntr031 Жыл бұрын
Great video. All points covered. You're right, without a good SWR you've got nothing .
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@Pioneer936
@Pioneer936 3 ай бұрын
Swr isn't a measure of efficiency
@UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv
@UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv Жыл бұрын
Looks like a beautiful day on the farm at the time of production, my favorite time of year!!!. Great video as always,! If I may add for the new operator's, make sure your not sandwiched between surrounding buildings or trees, that will also give you funky readings!!!😏👍🎙⚡️
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Good point
@DillonOrbon
@DillonOrbon Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do Eric, saw you and your posse at the fair on Tuesday. First KZbinr sighting
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
You should have come and said hello!
@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee
@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee Жыл бұрын
Yes you are exactly right about getting a stinger whip too short with your antenna right out of the box . Wilson is world famous for this with there Wilson 1000 series I’ve experienced this twice the last 5 years and had to buy a longer Wilson stinger whip , out of pocket because Wilson refused to do the right thing Shame on you Wilson !! But if you want a roof mount like I do , there’s not many other options until Stryker steps up to the plate . Great video Erik ❤️
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks- That is kinda crappy on Wilsons part not to do the right thing
@rsandu2007
@rsandu2007 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this good and practicall explanation, - it is REALLY useful for newcomers in CB!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@PhilG999
@PhilG999 Жыл бұрын
It would be interesting for you to do a video on tuning twin "co-phased" antennas. I've done a couple. Tune one, then the other, then see how both read. I ran one cable to the back, into a "tee" and equal length cables from that to the antennas.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I made a video on that type of setup years ago. Maybe it's time to revisit them.
@danielkinsman1964
@danielkinsman1964 Жыл бұрын
I installed a 102" whip in the rear quarter panel and got a flat 1 SWR and did well. I used a Firestik slim spring coil
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
good to hear
@Pioneer936
@Pioneer936 3 ай бұрын
@@danielkinsman1964 a quarter wave antenna with a flat swr ,something not right there
@danielkinsman1964
@danielkinsman1964 2 ай бұрын
@@Pioneer936 A flat 1 SWR
@Pioneer936
@Pioneer936 2 ай бұрын
@@danielkinsman1964 1.1 ?
@danielkinsman1964
@danielkinsman1964 2 ай бұрын
A flat 1 SWR
@dobermanguy9437
@dobermanguy9437 11 ай бұрын
I have a President McKinley you don't even need a SWR meter it's got a dial tone noise when the dial tone is steady that means your match is perfect very good teacher
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 11 ай бұрын
That is pretty cool to know- just listen in to see how it is tuned
@user-ev3xm7np8x
@user-ev3xm7np8x Жыл бұрын
Love your videos, glad to see you give back. Do you have a video where you open up a radio and explain what you are looking at?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I really don't as there are people who have done them and are better than I could do
@peterlutz7191
@peterlutz7191 Жыл бұрын
I've had a devil of time with my SWRs, looks like I'll have to do some trimming
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I hope it works well for you
@whitepunch1392
@whitepunch1392 Жыл бұрын
Crazy I’m getting ready to put a whip on my ranger and this came up . I’m in the Ozarks and hoping a whip will perform well. Got a Wilson magnet mount on the f250 and it seems to do ok .
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad I could post it up. Good luck!
@romad275
@romad275 7 ай бұрын
All the antennae I've used were adjustable by slightly loosening the set screw and then moving the whip up or down as required. This is the first time I've see the whip having to be physically cut. My first CB was a Pace 23 channel I bought in the mid 70s.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 7 ай бұрын
It is unusual to have to trim one, but not unheard of. I was kind of surprised myself as well.
@leokelly359
@leokelly359 Жыл бұрын
great video only issue I am having with my base station, is I am unable to get to my antenna. unless I can figure out how to get my power wheelchair on my roof. I had finally gotten everything installed but the guy I had put my antenna up is no longer available. so if you ever get up to northeast ohio look me up
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I will do that if I am in Ohio-
@44Special
@44Special Жыл бұрын
Great video. If you had a boss, I'd put you in for a raise. No more guessing what to do. Thx man
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks- a raise would be helpful
@richardreynolds9885
@richardreynolds9885 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation on setting swr
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
glad I could help
@JoeR203
@JoeR203 Жыл бұрын
It's also better to test the SWR in an open area. Away from trees and buildings. The Radio Shack brand name was Micronta.
@billdivine9501
@billdivine9501 Жыл бұрын
Still have my Micronta. Thinking about getting back into the hobby. Got out of it in the 80’s when the people on cb just turned it into trash. Over modulated, echos, sound effects, dead keys, off frequency, you name it. Wonder what it’s like now?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the name- Tuning in an open are is important
@HenryCalderonJr
@HenryCalderonJr Жыл бұрын
This is always an important topic Thank you 😊
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
you can have a great radio but not make any contacts if your antenna is no good.
@JSMachine1
@JSMachine1 6 ай бұрын
Been trying to tune this exact antenna with a nanoVNA. Nanos are great little gadgets, but I find that I get readings all over the place and it's hard to get consistent results. I'm going to add a second inline meter to have something to compare against.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 6 ай бұрын
let me know what you end up doing
@1PATRIOTUSA1
@1PATRIOTUSA1 23 сағат бұрын
Is this better than the lil Will? Looking for the shortest possible. Thanks
@dc76384
@dc76384 Жыл бұрын
CB radio always intrigued me. Is it practical for those who arent OTR truck drivers?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Yes. I use mine to communicate from the car to the house, and as a hobby talking all over the world.
@hatchetjackphillips
@hatchetjackphillips Жыл бұрын
I had to cut a 1/4 off the whip for my Wilson 1000 to get the same swr you have on your rig. That had to be the number 1 problem why people complain about not getting out on a cb radio.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Exactly-
@ehayes5217
@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын
I love my Radio Shack meter, have had one for many years, surprisingly accurate, even compared to higher-priced meters! 73🇺🇸😃
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Agreed. They really are high end meters.
@jamesvalenti9288
@jamesvalenti9288 Жыл бұрын
I have a Wilson antenna...The SWR was pretty good out of the box. I just had to raise it a little.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Some have said that they were a bit short from the factory-
@danielkinsman1964
@danielkinsman1964 Жыл бұрын
Also make sure PL 259 is tight and not loose
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
good tip- thanks
@jvanb231
@jvanb231 Жыл бұрын
After having a rig expert I don't think I could go back to using meter for this. On the cheaper side you might really enjoy a nano vna for antenna setup.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Sounds cool!
@bill-2018
@bill-2018 Жыл бұрын
I use a NANO VNA on my amateur aerials, bought it last year. It takes a lot of guesswork out. When only an SWR meter it was always cut the aerial too long and fold the ends back but it was too easy to miss the point and go the other way with still a bad SWR, especially on our narrow 12m band. Now I can see if it's too long or too short, no guessing. Great for the price. G4GHB.
@MrRockydee07
@MrRockydee07 7 ай бұрын
I once mounted my sears road talker cb on my motorcycle, and I parked next to the bay and just couldn't believe how good the transmission and reception were .
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 7 ай бұрын
Water make a great plane for reception.
@MrRockydee07
@MrRockydee07 7 ай бұрын
@FarpointFarms I was actually talking with some base stations in other states and it was getting dark. The water was like glass .
@MrRockydee07
@MrRockydee07 7 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms I was using the upper and lower sidebanks
@V84ever
@V84ever Жыл бұрын
How did you run the antenna cable through the rear hatch and keep it from leaking leaking?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
The seal still seals- I have not had any problems so far
@windytokes
@windytokes Жыл бұрын
personally ive had terible luck with the a1500... no matter what i did the swr was over 2:1 ended up switching to a wilson lil will and havent had a problem since... after i switched i wanted to figure out why it wouldent tune and it came frrom the factory too short.. added an adjustable toper and was finally able to get it to tune
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I have had a few people say that their antenna were short from the factory-
@Dan-hx9og
@Dan-hx9og Ай бұрын
I have one on my cobra built-in, but I still use external
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Ай бұрын
Good to know- thanks
@weboughtjeeps
@weboughtjeeps Жыл бұрын
FIRST!! 🙂 I ordered the Cobra 19 Mini AM/FM. I'll look out for an SWR meter to use when I install it.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Yes you are!
@Ucfhm
@Ucfhm 11 ай бұрын
Hi everyone, i have a question because i'm new to cb. What the PA option in my cb radio means? Thank you, great video!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 11 ай бұрын
It's a Public Announcement system. Hook a speaker to it and you can project your voice.
@Ucfhm
@Ucfhm 11 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms thank you, big fan here!
@sweet65mustang
@sweet65mustang 3 ай бұрын
Back in the mid 70's, when I was a kid, it seemed like almost everyone had a cb radio in their car. And a lot of them had the pa speakers.
@Ucfhm
@Ucfhm 3 ай бұрын
@@sweet65mustang Thank you for your comment, i was born in 2001, so i didn't have that luck to live in such good times, but i do research all the tech from back then and even buying and using some, and to be honest i completely love it
@faeplays3535
@faeplays3535 2 ай бұрын
i love that intro its so good
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Ай бұрын
Thank you
@ehayes5217
@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын
Really good vid but have always wondered abt something re this meter (& I have one just like it); re RF output (& I'm not that concerned abt accuracy), I'm curious as to how YOU interpret the reading (& whether I'm doing it correctly or not); when "20w" is selected (instead of 200w), shouldn't one then read along the "L" line (instead of the "H" line), as in Low or High, with "L" being 20w & "H" being 200w? If so, with that line having four (4) sections {denoted by darker lines}, wouldn't the "L" readings be as follows: 5w, 10w, 15w & 20w (each section being 5w) for a max of 20w??? Conversely, if set on 200w, then each one of the four sections would indicate the following: 50w, 100w, 150w then 200w?🤔
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
To be honest, I never really messed much with the power side of this thing. That said, I'd imagine that the numbers are 1 to 5 on low 10 to 50 on medium and 100 to 500 on high.
@ehayes5217
@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын
​@@FarpointFarms understand but still not sure abt that, especially when ur only selections are "20" "200" & "2000"🤔
@generac43
@generac43 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I have the same antenna. Thanks for sharing this!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@AudioDaze
@AudioDaze Жыл бұрын
Good info presented concisely!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gremlin7599
@gremlin7599 7 ай бұрын
If some antenna/radio combos are just not gonna get the SWR you want without cutting the antenna, then there must be antenna/radio combos where no matter what, you need your antenna to be longer, correct? How does one ensure this won't occur when shopping for a radio / antenna pair?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 7 ай бұрын
If you buy a used antenna, it's possible someone trimmed it down so much that it will not work for your setup.
@flukep1228
@flukep1228 Жыл бұрын
A tranmatcher dose a good job on matching the swr of a radio too.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@simonnoble7589
@simonnoble7589 4 ай бұрын
Hi , hello from England , WHOT are the MAX watts for car cb and hand held ? many thanks
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 4 ай бұрын
4 Watts AM mode.
@simonnoble7589
@simonnoble7589 4 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms thank you so much
@P51MECH
@P51MECH 4 ай бұрын
Hey far point, I have an interesting one for you. In my work truck I have a 75 all road with a 3 foot pro stick on a 3 inch spring with an 8 foot coax tieing the 2 together. I was listening to one of your videos on my drive and keyed my radio. While keyed. My youtube video paused and my Bluetooth radio went to zero by itself. Do you know what would cause that?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 4 ай бұрын
Yup! Power caused it. While 4 watts may not be a lot, it's enough RF in the air around you to effect other devices. While not super common, it happens and gets worse with higher wattages.
@dwaynehopkins1756
@dwaynehopkins1756 9 ай бұрын
Need help on how to set SWR on co phased antenna system on a 2022 International HX 520
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 9 ай бұрын
the easiest way is to, tune each antenna individually, then tune the pair. Hope that helps
@TELEVISIONARCHIVES
@TELEVISIONARCHIVES Жыл бұрын
Wish I could hear locals here in Orlando.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Keep trying!
@TELEVISIONARCHIVES
@TELEVISIONARCHIVES Жыл бұрын
Over a year now @@FarpointFarms
@eagledare2008
@eagledare2008 Жыл бұрын
Do the Strong Magnets make any difference in RF or SWR ?
@WhiteCavendish
@WhiteCavendish Жыл бұрын
This is a great question that I've always wondered myself. It makes sense that it should since the grounding on a magnet mount antenna isn't a direct electrical grounding like a traditional mount. It has to do with some interplay of magnetic fields that I don't fully understand lol
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I can't say that it has ever made any difference in my use.
@sportsfan205
@sportsfan205 Жыл бұрын
Question before I do it there was a 2m ant. left on my house wondering if it would work on a CB.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
No, that will not work. Sorry!
@Supernut52
@Supernut52 Жыл бұрын
I have a K40 mag mount antenna. It has a long whip. I really like it
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing- those are some decent antennas
@Supernut52
@Supernut52 Жыл бұрын
​@@FarpointFarmsI love the K40 never really had any problems with them. Keep the good work on your videos
@rkeithharvey
@rkeithharvey 11 ай бұрын
I can not if you have answered this question. I pull a 34 foot travel trailer, fiberglass with metal studs. I need your advice for a tram and swr.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 11 ай бұрын
The CB antenna needs to be mounted on the top of the car, not the trailer.
@rkeithharvey
@rkeithharvey 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice.
@acog9891
@acog9891 11 ай бұрын
If I’m pulling a 13 1/2 foot trailer and want the antenna to be taller than the trailer, could you theoretically do the same thing by adjusting the length of the coax?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 11 ай бұрын
Not sure I understand. The trailer is 13 foot long?
@AndrewHCann
@AndrewHCann Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Fred :) I cut whip 1/8 " at time on mobile whips magnet mounts and adjusting whip in shaft too till get match 1.1 to 1.5 SWR like good match and tech friend of mine always say try 1.1 SWR because save finals also electrical in radio from over heating too! I always use External Meter setup radio and no meter on SWR are accurate I found! Also to Fred I always keep book wrote down on antenna too on SWR because helps match SWR faster and what vehicle used on to why say that because someone may ask or certain vechiles hard match up especially Fibreglass or Aluminum body's even on JEEP too ! Also wave on antenna on Transmit and Reiceve like small fish 🐟 on mobile on any vechiles sounds fishy but true ! Also hope that helps you and other to understand to! Yes that Cobra antenna is excellent antenna my cousin Nancey husband Steve one on his pickup truck with Uniden PC 76 XL had since new ! Flat match antenna 1 to 40 plus 20 channels is Wilson 1000 Magnetic mount with 64 inches whip ! K40 cut 1inches 1/8 more on whip plus 1/4 from bottom of adjusting shaft on Magnetic Mount match 1.3 on 1 , 20 flat , 40 flat SWR!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Good info! Thanks!
@AndrewHCann
@AndrewHCann Жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms welcome Fred :) no problem on sharing information with you and others who ask for helping hands ✋ in anything can do for and that what do with my Radio operators in my area to! Plus lots open minded on trail and error we all done I admit to that to! Yes blew up one my antennas on Mobile and Base over setup because on SWR was not set up right plus connector was lose was faulty part ! Also had Fuse blow on my base radio at time because Electrical Fence on home farm machiney shed also touch my coax and radio sitting on top metal file cabinet! When power up I got shock and blew fuse up! I did not have spare ones at time so had wait till RadioShack store opened up for business hours get ones too ! But learn my lessons lots Lol !
@cbmikey
@cbmikey Жыл бұрын
Psst.. it's Erik, not Fred!
@AndrewHCann
@AndrewHCann Жыл бұрын
@@cbmikey no problem my mistake on Eric name not Fred !
@cbmikey
@cbmikey Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewHCann no harm, no foul!
@jwatt9570
@jwatt9570 Жыл бұрын
On my hummer h3 i installed a light bar on the front roof rack. It is just behind the sun roof. Where would be an ideal location for an antenna?. Thanks.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
if the light bar is made out of metal, I would attach it to that
@Romin.777
@Romin.777 Жыл бұрын
Maybe a stupid question but i've heard that it is possible to use such a magnetic antenna in the house when you stick it on a "ground" base like a bicycle wheel? Any idea if this is true? or other options like a fridge or something. God bless. 🌝
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Maybe a fridge but it would not be ideal
@Romin.777
@Romin.777 Жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms Hmm, thanks for the reply, first got to get me an swr meter anyway. :))
@Mr.Freeze8754
@Mr.Freeze8754 Жыл бұрын
Question I have 3 pretuned antenna one is a 2 foot,and a3 foot one fiberglass 4 foot antenna,,they all work good .to my knowledge.never had any problems but with adjustable ones cant seem to get it right.ive tried many times ,so thats why i went to pre tuned antennas.any difference??
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Hmm. That is odd. Without seeing them I couldn't say for sure.
@WilliamKennedy-q6o
@WilliamKennedy-q6o Жыл бұрын
yup swr 1.1 match helps with a foot warmer to
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
lol
@njdan301
@njdan301 3 ай бұрын
Try adjusting to the lowest point on 20, then check channels 1 and 40, which is what i was told 30-40 years ago. Usually, just go straight to 1 and 40, though, lol
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 3 ай бұрын
Good to know- Thanks for sharing
@lawnmowerman2199
@lawnmowerman2199 Жыл бұрын
Excellent info and presentation sir!!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@clifffoltz651
@clifffoltz651 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video ! Thanks Eric !😊😊😊
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@clifffoltz651
@clifffoltz651 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy Fairpoint Farms videos and info , still trying to find time to purchase and install mast and antenna to reach N. Carolina ! Maybe soon ! Thanks again!
@bobdillashaw4360
@bobdillashaw4360 Жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video, thanks for this one 👍🏼
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@nicklewis7291
@nicklewis7291 Жыл бұрын
I did have a radio that only put out 3 watts. It was a little over 10 years old when I checked it.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Because the FCC doesn't want more than 4 watts, many radios put out a little less.
@nicklewis7291
@nicklewis7291 Жыл бұрын
@FarpointFarms Yeah, silly FCC. I don't think it would hurt if CB were allowed 20 watts or so. A lot can be done with just 4, which is impressive at times.
@mikecasper783
@mikecasper783 5 ай бұрын
I don't want to hard wire my cobra 75, what sort of mod do I need to do to make the base power from a cigarette lighter 12v outlet?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 5 ай бұрын
You can order a lighter plug and wire it in with no isues.
@mikecasper783
@mikecasper783 5 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms I contacted Cobra, the fix is on the way! Thanks!
@REDMANNATION
@REDMANNATION Жыл бұрын
Have you ever used a linear on you cb?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
In the late 80's I had one. It helped, but very little.
@Maxid1
@Maxid1 8 ай бұрын
Exact antennae I just got so I'm hopeful. I was wondering if I was going to regret the magnet mount. (edit) Ok, and I have that exact radio.This video couldn't be any more timely.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help
@bluesman3794
@bluesman3794 6 ай бұрын
I recently purchased a a New Virginia antenna for my midland 75-822 and the antenna is pretuned. Should I get a swr meter and check it?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 6 ай бұрын
You can if you want to get an idea of what it is running.
@terryparker1694
@terryparker1694 4 ай бұрын
No antenna is "pretuned". That's not how it works.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 4 ай бұрын
@@terryparker1694 Actually nearly all CB antenna's come pre tuned. Of course every install is different and nearly all these antenna's still need to be fine tuned for the lowest SWR, but 99% are cut and tuned at the factory for "Close enough" work.
@terryparker1694
@terryparker1694 4 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms LOL Absolutely not. Your newbie is showing. NO antenna comes "pretuned". Totally impossible. There can be a flat match, and if it gets moved it won't be anymore. Every installation is different and the match will be different in each and will need adjustment. You'll learn. Or not. I`ve been doing this and making my own antennas longer than you have been alive.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 4 ай бұрын
@@terryparker1694 No idea what LOL means, but I am correct. you are not. Go to Presidents website and read up on the antenna. Then do it for the Wilson 1000. Then the Solarcon A99. Then report back with more snide comments "Elmer".
@johnblanton-fd3jf
@johnblanton-fd3jf Жыл бұрын
Great info , thanks for the refresher !
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@jackiemartin66
@jackiemartin66 Жыл бұрын
Does that go for receiving too?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Yes, it will help with that as well.
@marley4142
@marley4142 Жыл бұрын
Great video, now do one using a radio without an SWR meter built in. How do we tune with an SWR meter separate from the radio, thanks!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Did you watch to the end? I showed the adjustments with a analog meter as well.
@billscott9005
@billscott9005 Жыл бұрын
Do you turn down the rf gain and dynamic turn down as well before adjusting the antenna
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
No, it makes no change.
@billscott9005
@billscott9005 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@billscott9005
@billscott9005 Жыл бұрын
So than a 1.5 won't hurt my radio
@Tingoat
@Tingoat 5 ай бұрын
Excellent video !!!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mackmcelroy505
@mackmcelroy505 Жыл бұрын
Hey Brother does the length of the jumper from the SWR to the radio matter? I lost the little 1 foot cord that came with the SWR and all I have is a 9 foot one. Do you think that matters?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I've never noticed a difference.
@mackmcelroy505
@mackmcelroy505 Жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms thank you Sir,
@sheriking5295
@sheriking5295 11 ай бұрын
I am VERY new to this. I did purchase the 75 all roads. What do I do if channel 40 is reading lower than channel 1?
@sheriking5295
@sheriking5295 11 ай бұрын
Bought firestick antenna. Is there something to add length?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 11 ай бұрын
Yes, If you pull the tiny plastic cap off the top of that antenna, you'll expose an allen head that can be screwed in, or unscrewed to adjust the SWR. Good luck!
@sheriking5295
@sheriking5295 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'll try that
@sheriking5295
@sheriking5295 11 ай бұрын
I got my SWR at 1 across the band. Do you have a video on CB Etiquette. I don't want to be rude or make anyone mad at me.
@Bob814u
@Bob814u Жыл бұрын
Where can I find replacement LED for the channel display on a Cobra 25LTD?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I am not sure
@jamesfisher6480
@jamesfisher6480 Жыл бұрын
Good video, thank you
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support
@Eli5047
@Eli5047 11 ай бұрын
Does the internal swr alter the external swr reading at all? I know you said you were going to a different car for the analog meter but either you stayed in the same car or you have 2 Mitsubishi Mirages with the exact same upholstery and mic. Great video though. I bought a cobra 29 lx on ebay that is performance tuned and tweaked. It has an swr meter as you know, but can I still use an analog without the internal one affecting the results
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 11 ай бұрын
I actually do have 2 Mirages with identical interiors. Seriously. One SWR had no effect on the other. I find the stand alone analog meters to be better than the built in ones.
@Eli5047
@Eli5047 11 ай бұрын
Good to know thanks for your time
@_This_Is_Patrick_
@_This_Is_Patrick_ 10 ай бұрын
Good to know you got your wife using the radios, too. We know you don’t drive that little car!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 10 ай бұрын
I am not sure she really uses it or just does it to humor me.
@Louiscare
@Louiscare 9 ай бұрын
How do you lnow if your radio has srw meter built in ?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 9 ай бұрын
It should literally have a switch that says REF and SWR.
@cactushound
@cactushound Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see you test out an Antenna made by "Bad To The Bone" from Texas Called the 10-K Predator Antenna. Walcott Radio in Iowa sells them. The particular model I got was the K-2-9 SW.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I will have to check out the antenna- If I can I will make it
@JoshauaDolfi
@JoshauaDolfi 7 ай бұрын
Why would you Trust the built in SWR Meter?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 7 ай бұрын
I don't.
@TopSecretVid
@TopSecretVid Ай бұрын
So what is the point of a super long antenna..?
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Ай бұрын
It can help with reception.
@JD144-
@JD144- Жыл бұрын
Great SWR how to
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@micwell2247
@micwell2247 Жыл бұрын
So it's antenna length ?
@stevenackerson8810
@stevenackerson8810 Жыл бұрын
Yes, all antennas are 102". The coil part of shorter ones are what makes it 102". The fine tuning for lowest swr is just that, to keep reflected power as low as possible.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Yes. 1/4 wave is 102 inchs. All the shorter ones have windings in the bottom to equal that amount.
@TRUCKERWILLY98
@TRUCKERWILLY98 8 ай бұрын
I use small bolt cutter to cut my whips easier if blade on it good
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 8 ай бұрын
Good idea! thanks!!
@breckfreeride
@breckfreeride 3 ай бұрын
High on 40 gotta get shorty. High on 1 gotta grow some!
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 3 ай бұрын
Umm OK?
@jamesgeorge1709
@jamesgeorge1709 Жыл бұрын
If u really want to do it right get a nanovna and learn how to use it, you'll wonder why you hadn't got one before now. it is well worth the money.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Never heard of it. I'll look into it.
@jamesgeorge1709
@jamesgeorge1709 Жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms There are all mnors of antenna analyzers out there, I have 3 my ratings and prices #1 Nanovna amazon $75.00 #2 mfj 259B new and used from $250.00 to $300.00 been around for 20 years and#3 Sark 100 amazon approx $100.00. These are all great great tools and they all have more functions than measuring SWR. The Nanovna is relatively new and it is very versitile and very compact. ( I love it )
@Commanderraf
@Commanderraf Жыл бұрын
Nice Mitsubishi Mirage.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks- I love this car
@Commanderraf
@Commanderraf Жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms I love mine too!
@bstan1886
@bstan1886 Жыл бұрын
Great video..
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lovetoedit
@lovetoedit Жыл бұрын
I need that
@lovetoedit
@lovetoedit Жыл бұрын
needed
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@OOTurok
@OOTurok 5 ай бұрын
I had to put my antenna on the left side of my trunk to avoid interference from the radio antenna.
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 5 ай бұрын
Interesting, thanks for sharing
@gaylonrose6713
@gaylonrose6713 8 ай бұрын
PEP is the Peak Envelope Power of the output signal produced by the final amplifier circuit
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@rickymcdaniel6708
@rickymcdaniel6708 Жыл бұрын
Any CB radio needs a good low SWR antenna to function properly, you can take the best expensive CB on the market and give it a crappy antenna with high SWR and it will not perform..
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Exactly- great point
@Pioneer936
@Pioneer936 3 ай бұрын
That's not true ,swr isn't a measure of efficiency only a measure of a mismatch impedance
@Allan_aka_RocKITEman
@Allan_aka_RocKITEman Жыл бұрын
My take-away from this video: *_"Size Matters"_* 😉
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha
@dobermanguy9437
@dobermanguy9437 11 ай бұрын
Good video but you actually should be doing that in an open field with no buildings around you just my opinion that's what I do
@FarpointFarms
@FarpointFarms 11 ай бұрын
I agree but it is hard in the mountains
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