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Getting very high swr

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by carg618, Feb 24, 2018.

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  1. Feb 24, 2018 #1
    carg618

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    I am getting a very high swr reading. 3.5 to 4. I have a 4 foot firestik on a triple mag mount. I live in new York and it is pretty hilly but I shouldn't get 3.5 to 4 swr. What could be the problem. I hear you don't have to ground the magnet mounts idk. My antenna is mounted on the roof too. What could the problem for this high swr be?
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2018 #2
    peterbilt_2005

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    its a ground issue
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2018 #3
    Ridgeline

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    It is an antenna issue, not a ground issue.

    Hills have nothing to do with it.

    Remind me why you went to a tri-magnet setup?
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2018 #4
    Hegemeister

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    What are you using to measure SWR? And is the antenna adjustable?
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2018 #5
    Meteorgray

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    Mag mounts do provide good grounding.

    Are you sure the coax is in good shape and not pinched in a door? All connectors good?
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2018 #6
    carg618

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    I'm using an astatic swr meter and the antenna isn't ajustable
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2018 #7
    carg618

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    The coax looks good. The coax in in a door but isn't jammed in there. I can check it again when I get back
     
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  10. Feb 24, 2018 #8
    carg618

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    Cause it's not permantent.
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2018 #9
    BigJim63

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    Did you put the plastic washer where the antenna screws into the female connector?
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2018 #10
    craig_sez

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    Assuming the plastic washer is correctly placed....If ant is not adjustable then if im correct its not ment for the band your useing it in..
     
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