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Snapped an co-phased antenna

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by reeb7, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. Aug 2, 2011 #1
    reeb7

    reeb7 Bobtail Member

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    Drive a company truck with antennas mounted on mirrors. Was on a tight road in Ohio and tree branch sticking out a tad too far and snapped off psgr side antenna. SWR is now at 3. Is this just a matter of replacing and recalibrating? Is it out of whack because when set up for dual antennas, two must split the load? Maybe not correct terminology but...;)
    Thank you
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2011 #2
    WA4GCH

    WA4GCH Road Train Member

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    Yes the load is split and without the 2nd antenna your match will be high.
    You should be able to find a antenna and replace ir.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2011 #3
    reeb7

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    Roger that, figured it was that simple but wanted to be sure. Much appreciated.
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2011 #4
    reeb7

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    Bought a pair of 4 ft Francis antennas and it's still reading 3. This is the internal SWR meter, don't have an external. The antenna light is not glowing either. Ideas?
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2011 #5
    WA4GCH

    WA4GCH Road Train Member

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    BORROW a SWR meter and check that reading again.
     
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    reeb7 Thanks this.
  8. Aug 4, 2011 #6
    reeb7

    reeb7 Bobtail Member

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    Should I buy the meter with the two separate window readings or is the one with one window enuff? $10 difference.;)
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2011 #7
    WA4GCH

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    Here is a $20 meter on 144 Mhz NOT 27 Yes many work that well that they even work on VHF ....

    As for one or 2 meters BOTH should work just fine ....
     

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