I get asked the question of how to tune a CB antenna often, so I thought I would should a quick video when I re-tuned my Firestick II antenna this evening. Hope it helps. Here are some helpful links:
A simple budget test meter: http://amzn.to/2y38dvy (same as what I have but different branding)
Firestik 4ft Firestik ® II FS Series Tunable Tip CB Antenna
http://amzn.to/2xl3yGE
Cobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio
http://amzn.to/2y2GXNI
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Tuning my Firestick CB Antenna with an SWR Meter - HOWTO - Jeep Wrangler
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzsD57viQco&w=640&h=360]
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ReplyDeleteI have the exact same CB setup never even knew you had to tune it and the firestick had adjustability great video keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteAt the opening, you said,I checked my antenna and it's grounded". I thought, that's not gonna work, as the antenna mount had to be grounded, and the antenna must be isolated. But, that wasn't the case.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why the cap must be on the antenna after adjusting and rechecking the SWR, but it's true. I love my Firestik antennas.
Thanks for posting the video 👍
This video was for you, then! lol
ReplyDeleteSimple and informative video. Great job! Thanks for taking the time to record and post!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was better to do this in a big open field? Or is it okay to just do this wherever?
ReplyDeleteSWR stands for Standing Wave Ratio it's about the amount of power RF back onto the finals (i.e. power transistors) If the ratio is as above 1.3 o 1 you bout burn out the back end.
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