New to cb world help

Last year I tried tuning my CB antenna on my pick up, using a field strength meter. My conclusion was, it’s no different than using my bird meter, and adjusting it for least reflection. With least reflection on the bird, it was the strongest signal on the field strength meter. Which makes sense when you think about it. The SWR reading was really low too.

 

I get that but the way he presented it is this is how you tune it by using the fs along the radiating element and cutting when it drops in signal. I would like to see it done that way, after 40 plus years I know how somethings done but ..

Hell the actually best way to tune the antenna is to use an rf current meter, which is never mentioned.

 

I went back a few pages and reread his post to refresh my memory. yes you are correct, that is a strange way of adjusting an antenna. I’ve never heard of it, or seen it done that way either. Kind of like using a grid dip meter in reverse.

 

But its not the same antenna it is just the same model. Could have a multitude of problems you do not have. Got to go to the basics, check the coax connector, make sure its soldered correctly, not shorted or open in the correct places, could be something with the mount or the antenna itself. If all else fails return the antenna or exchange maybe see if the next have the same issue. If its indeed to short then the antenna needs to be replaced, could have to much wire would into the coil which would cause a impedance problem and possibly show up as to short of static rod.

as far as internal swr meters over the years I have found them to be fairly good, and normally adequate. You could have the local shop put the antenna on a antenna analyzer to check it.

 

Yes im well aware its same model and not the very same ant and that all antennas of same brand are not equal,just like cars,motorcycles,jets,hair salons,hookers,french frys ect..

 

I agree, neither is the level of the person installing them, I have found the insulators missing or in the wrong place on numerous installs over the years, found some who reversed the center and shield, no explaination. Just never know.

 

Yeap..To many "if" "ands" or "buts"