Help with tuning the cb antenna - SWR Meter required

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Permalink Reply by Back in Black (FJ4 Tahoe) on January 25, 2011 at 4:20pm

I also need to tune my CB antenna....maybe we can get some help on Saturday... I know Cowboy has a SWR meter.  Not sure if he's going to make it out.

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Permalink Reply by GHOST on January 25, 2011 at 5:28pm

I'll be there and bring my SWR meter. I still need to tune mine as well.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on January 25, 2011 at 5:49pm

Hey there Yea i can help you guys out with the tuning.

its pretty easy if you have a good solid ground.  Make sure you have a good grounding source.

IF you get feedback from like say when you hit the brakes or the wipers then you haven't got a good ground.

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Permalink Reply by Back in Black (FJ4 Tahoe) on January 25, 2011 at 6:33pm

Thanks Cha and Andrew...I'll take you up on your offers.

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Permalink Reply by Lance on January 25, 2011 at 11:30pm

Make sure you have a good ground, you will need to scrape a bit of paint and cover it with some grease to keep it from oxidizing.  Someone recommended noalox for Home depot for the grease.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on January 26, 2011 at 12:26pm

I have one and I will try to remember to bring it. In fact I will go throw it in the truck after I write this..

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