Cant tune Antenna on cascadia

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by wa1bsb, Aug 3, 2014.

  1. Voyager1968

    Voyager1968 Road Train Member

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    While I have pretty good SWR with my K40, it's still only a 4 foot antenna. Would I get better range with a 5.5 foot Francis? I ask because the truck stop I'm at has them in stock.
     
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  3. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Leave it alone, do not mess with it.you, have a decent match with a good antenna
     
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  4. mike5511

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    Power Joints gave you good advice. But, the answer it YES, you might very well get better range. Could you tell the difference? Maybe, but probably not in normal use. You mostly likely would have to set up a test with every thing being equal and check both antennas to know what the real difference would be. I would not switch unless I was unhappy with what I had.
     
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