FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Anyone have an SWR meter i can borrow?

....Or just help me tune my CB? I just got done installing my Cobra75 with tunable firestick antenna. Reception is ok, (weather chanel comes in, and i've even had a conversation with a trucker for a couple minutes) but still a little staticy. This is my first CB, second CB install, so i'm still learning. Not sure just how clear it can get, but the first install i did on a customers vehicle, it was alot more clear. Just want to make sure everything is in good tune. Thanks guys!

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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on April 6, 2009 at 10:46pm

I've got a SWR meter and can help you tune the firestick. Where are you located?

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Permalink Reply by BigFish on April 6, 2009 at 10:54pm

We installed two Cobra 75, etc just before a trip to Moab a few weeks ago. The three foot firestick was great out of the package. The second (cheaper) antenna is C_p! I have a few different antennas and a SWR meter to play with before the NorCal/SoCal M&G. I will be heading down to pick up my DO bumper and plate Friday. Back Friday night or Sat.... I might be on the hook for a SLO trip Sunday night and back on Monday. if so, will travel by your area. I work in Sac and travel up and down Highway 50. Let me know if you want to use the SWR. I will toss it in the rig.

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Permalink Reply by 5150 Cruiser on April 7, 2009 at 12:16pm

Thanks guys! I'm located in the east bay,brentwood to be exact. I'm avaible anytime on the weekends, and after 5:30 during the week after work. Bigfish, what time are you coming down?

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Permalink Reply by BigFish on April 25, 2009 at 8:33am

I have been running crazy over the past number of weeks up and down the state. I have been by your area to late (1:00 am) to stop by. I may been down your way Sunday mid afternoon. Did you still need the SWR?