I'm having a problem tuning my swr with a 5 foot firestik II. With the adjustment screw all the way out my swr is still higher on 1 than 40 (1.89 on 1 and 1.45 on 40) I'm guessing I'll need to install a spring underneath the antenna or find a longer screw? Tried a 7 foot firestik and same issue. Every other antenna I've tried has been the opposite. Ideas? Suggestions?
Swr issue
Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by h82bbad, Mar 18, 2019.
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After adjusting the screw are you putting the red cap back on top of the antenna? Are you checking the SWRs with the doors closed?
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Yes to all.
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Please give more details on the truck it's on. 1 antenna or 2. New coax?
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2014 cascadia, mirror mount, new coax. Single antenna.
Antennas tried
Wilson 2k (high swr)higher on 40
Wilson 4 foot (higher on 40)
K40 4' was also higher on 40
The firestik is the only one that has shown lower on 40 vs 1 -
Btw 18' of coax, 980ssb radio
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Be sure you excess coax is not coiled together. There are a few others here that are very familiar with the Cascadia hopefully they will chime in shortly and be able to get you straight.
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Are you using an external meter?
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Using the built in meter on the radio. I ran the coax, it is uncool going from one side of the truck to the other.
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The radio meter may be the problem.
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