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Galaxy dx 959 swr alert

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Vogeypohl, Mar 7, 2022.

  1. Mar 7, 2022 #1
    Vogeypohl

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    I have a Galaxy dx 959 my first cb (actually got 2 for 240 us ) installed in my peterbilt 579 removed the original antenna replace with a.k40 open coil antena in factory mount behind the sleeper. Ran a new Wilson coax and when I key up the mic in am the swr alert light comes on but the meter never shows more than 1
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2022 #2
    Night Stalker10

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    I drove a 378 Peterbilt for over 10 years, and I had a Hustler FG27S 4ft antenna on it. It was a great antenna and lasted several years. You definitely need an external SWR meter and jumper cable. Don't trust the internal meter on the radio. Sounds like you have common mode current problems that's possibly causing the swr light to flash while you are talking. I see you have asked this same question on another popular cb forum. They are giving you some sound advice to follow. Good luck.
     
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  4. Mar 8, 2022 #3
    Diesel Dave

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    Do you have the “Nylon” washer on the proper spot of the antenna mount ?
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2022 #4
    Vogeypohl

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    Yes I have the proper nylon washer even bought all new stuff to rule that out. But a lil bit of accidental good news i dropped the trailer this morning and was showing my friend what's wrong
    With the radio. Low n behold it works just fine without a trailer
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2022 #5
    craig_sez

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    Its the antenna(crap) and where you have it mounted....Tons and tons of reflect....
    Its like putting a bucket on your head and yelling..
     
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