Curious SWR

Ok tnx. Well as a generic SWR meter only. It appears that when you key the mic, then calibrate the meter by adjusting the needle over to the right to the words set. Then flip the switch down to reflect position. Now according to the meter, it looks like if you have 1.5 for SWR, you have 4% reflective power. Which means if you have a 4 watt output radio, you got about roughly 1/8 of a watt being reflected back to the radio. Which is very good. Of course that depends on the accuracy of the meter. Hope that helps.

 

WTH are you using an FME connector?

 

Ok that's what it is, It is a good choice but unusual.

 

Actually 19 is the center of the band, There are some gaps and such to accomodate other uses (RC control) that make 19 the middle, not 20.

You are there though. if you tune for the ends like that and get 0 at 19, you are doing better than most!

Sounds like that connector was the problem and you got it. Maybe your other antenna is ok then. I have that connector on my Stryker Mag Mount. They are pretty common now.

 

If both antennas are the same brand and height, your not going to notice any difference since your talking 1.1 versus 1.25 swr readings.

What would make any difference in performance, would be the difference in length of the antennas.

Sometime while you are bored doing your 34 hr reset, maybe you can do an experiment with the two antennas, and let us know. I think it would be interesting to see how much difference a 2 foot longer antenna would make.

 

Fire stick antenna is useless junk