I run a Cobra 29 LTD with a Palomar Elite 250. I just bought a Wilson 5000 Magnetic mount antenna and am trying to install it. When I check my SWRs with the Palomar turned off, I get a reading of 2.5 but when I turn the Palomar on, the reading drops to 1.8. Is that something to be concerned about and something that I should have a CB shop check out???
Antenna tuning question
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by dino360, Mar 2, 2014.
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When you switch the AMP off you get a reading through the AMP to the antenna which may or may not be a true reading.
I would recommend a good quality external SWR meter. And install it between the antenna and the AMP.
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With the amp turned off, I get an SWR reading of 1.2 on 40, 1, and 19.
With the amp turned on, I get an SWR reading of 2.5 on all 3 channels and my Palomar Elite 250 is only putting out about 80 watts. What gives??? -
If you connect it between the radio and the AMP then you are checking the SWR on the input on the AMP. You no idea what is happening at the antenna.
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Are you resetting the meter each time you take a reading?
leon -
Yes but I can't figure out what is causing the jump to 2.5.
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