Just got a DX959. What is RF POWER? and where should I keep the knob at? (full CCW, full CW, middle...ect.)
RF power
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by dillydog24, Mar 23, 2022.
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If you are not running an amp turn it fully clockwise.
Last edited: Mar 24, 2022
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Assumeing its stock,half way to 75% might be your cleanest output..Anything more is likely pointless heat..
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Buy a SWR/power meter and you can test it yourself. A stock CB usually puts out 3 watts or so. The legal limit for AM is 4 watts. Most small amplifiers usually only need 1 to 2 watts in from the radio. That's where the RF power knob comes in handy. I run the RF power knob fully clockwise on my 959, doesn't hurt a thing. I don't run an amplifier. I did bump the AM power up to 4 watts on my radio, seems like it was around 3 watts from the factory.
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