How to Check CB Antenna SWR

[@chucks5419]

That was one if the most concise, and easy to understand videos on cb/antenna tuning. Thank you

[@atsstockburn]

Best video on swr on youtube hands down.

[@sahhull]

How did 10 year old me, figure this stuff out in the late 70's early 80's without the internet and youtube video's?

[@crisalhashemi8607]

You were born a super trucker 😂

[@scottcain6386]

I like this… thank you… always a good refresher… quick & to the point😊

[@jasonposte8521]

Would like more of these videos including radio reviews and the antenna that radio world carries

[@jimmaserejian3467]

Good video thank you for posting these instructions. Beer glass was a brilliant addition to the program.

[@radioworld]

You're welcome ! No beer at work, only ginger ale.

[@gregoryjones1967]

VERY instructive, easy to understand! Thanks!

[@ziggypop1977]

My meter isn’t moving while I try to calibrate my radio. What could be wrong? It’s the same one as the one in the video.

[@thomasjones3206]

Make sure you are pressing the microphone button

[@NobodyOwesYouAnythin]

Radio Shack is still in business? I haven’t seen one in years. 🤷‍♂️

[@RC-Heli835]

Im in a dump truck today that I don't normally drive. I was trying to check SWR with the Cobra 29s meter but it won't move the needle to the calibration mark. It stops around 3.

[@bradlong7941]

Grounding problem. 11 meters needs a good amount of metal as it is HF. A mag mount antenna base on a metal potion of the vehicle usually solves it.

[@AnthonyGman]

What if it’s high on both 40 and 1?

[@bradlong7941]

It means you have a lot of antenna for 11 meters. More discouraging is too low on both 40 and 1. Use the built in meter 'to trick' the system. Otherwise, check your grounding, then reduce antenna length ever so little at a time.

[@rayvelez3736]

Tks Tim...

[@billconnelly4840]

Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@omnacky]

What is the benefit of having the external SWR meter? Is it more accurate than a Cobra 29 NW LTD Classic's built-in SWR meter?

[@fakechecknumber1198]

The cable between the radio and meter affects the SWR reading. TRICKY KEEPING SWR CLOSE TO 1

[@Shawwoodturning]

Hey I have new radio. I can receive other truck but I can’t get out. What do I need to do

[@sidkilleleagh]

Both my needles on CAL Channel One + 40 are exactly the same . But when I key the mic on slwr it goes halfway into the green if I key the mic in SRF it is in the red . When I am talking what setting should this be on with this dial srf or swr or cal. I have already got off a few pieces on the antenna please

[@bradlong7941]

Ideal: On SWR the meter should barely move on 'dead key'. On CAL, get the needle to the far right arrow marks. On SRF, you will also swing the needle to the far right when talking.

[@user-ev3xm7np8x]

What does it mean when my red light comes on? "Ant" i cant get mine to cal correctly, even went to buy a new antenna still not working right. Swr shoots up to the red too

[@brenle2426]

Drinking a beer lol

[@quinnsmithy8778]

I'll alert the press!

[@robertodwyer2979]

That video was to the point very informative and very helpful for the person who's getting into ham radio or CB this place is your headquarters for thatI purchased a telescopic antenna at the beginning of the month and it works like gangbusters ten times better than that joke of a rubber ducky

[@shockrad2870]

i had a stroke reading that

[@nestormerced8887]

I'm a truck driver and have a house CD radio why when I touch the CV microphone cable the antenna works better

[@radioworld]

This sounds like an installation issue. Ensure your rig is properly grounded, check your cabling and your antenna connection and make sure nothing is damaged or corroded.

[@patrickmitchell100]

Why's mine reading max swr on both 40 and 1 ?

[@Banditt42]

Julian wants his drink back.

[@robertodwyer2979]

I have 4 TRC221 walkie talkie it takes 10 reachable batteries 1.2V I need a wall charger and how much does it costs thanks

[@radioworld]

Unfortunately we can't talk pricing here. Please email us or call us and we'd be happy to help. www.radioworld.ca/form/contact-us

[@cdpc211]

When I switch to SWR from CAL my needle goes all the way to the right. What is causing this?

[@sahhull]

FFS

[@user-ev3xm7np8x]

Whats ffs

[@bradlong7941]

@@user-ev3xm7np8x 😁

[@johnstein230]

My swr is 9 on channel 1 20 and 40

[@hannahbananagamingandexplo7598]

I have an issue with mh 27 mhz raido. My swr is good. But i cant figure this problem. At night the neddle on the dial sits right up around seven. I can barley hear any one and they cat hear me good. But during the day is fine. I was told i need to earth the antenna wich i have done but no change. During the day the neddle sits low and all is good i can hear people properly when they are talking and they can hear me. This only happens at night and i know that this is not ment to happen can someone please help me fix this problem. I have a pearce simpson super tiger and a uniden president grant and this happens on both of them. Its annoying because i just want chat with my 27 mhz buddies and some skip but cant because this happens. If anyone could help me with this id be very greatful thank you. I live in perth western Australia. Id be very greatful for any help i get thank you all.

[@mikewelsh3598]

With the radio set to SWR: Low on channel 1 and high on channel 40 means the antenna is to long.

[@levileavelle2446]

What if my antenna doesn’t get longer

[@jake30966]

How do you tune an antenna without transmitting ?

[@bradlong7941]

The built in CB meters cannot do it. You need like a MFJ SWR meter for that option

[@jimlayhey1965]

my channel 1 is 1.2 but channel 40 is 1.8 my fire stick is as low as it can go any ideas

[@artemioAfortunado]

Have 1.0 and 1,6 works good

[@KSE828]

My swr stays at 1 no matter what channel I’m on. That doesn’t seem right.

[@KyleSmith-zh8kg]

Why doesnt my swr meter move?

[@808buzzk259]

Why do you never answer anyone’s question?

[@rickylee2477]

Good video. Shitty feedback. I’m in same boat

[@1stNlastcall]

Do you work on beartracker 885?

[@radioworld]

We will look after all warranty repairs on this radio, if it is purchased from our store, however we do not service this radio otherwise, thank-you.

[@michaelsullivan1262]

What a black art this always seems to me. People key up for calibrate then slide to swr while holding it, others key up and release for both. I have this radio and similar meter, I did a screenshot because I always wonder if the other radio settings matter for readings.

[@Nietha-jh6wh]

should mention ptt

[@colinl5951]

Lol. Julien's cousin is drinking while telling about SWR.

[@7.62foryou5]

Beer

[@radioworld]

Actually Ginger Ale

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Good video but dang you guys are way overpriced for the typical cobra and uniden radios 😳

[@2148aa]

That is Canadian.

[@flamecranium7787]

Isnt the only way to shorten an antenna is to buy a smaller one?

[@bradlong7941]

😂 Yeah, that is one way to do it.

[@brendonshave7776]

Is that dude chicken with a beer?

[@radioworld]

It's ginger ale. Canada Dry ginger ale to be exact.

[@aol767]

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[@marshallyose8887]

What if it’s high on both 40 and 1?