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My SWR goes through the roof in the rain. Let me tell the whole story. My Connex CX3300HP bit the dust, sending it off to get repaired. In the meantime I was going to use an old uniden 510 and a Texas Star MC250. Yesterday So I made a dummy load (50 ohm and 8 watt) and tested the Uniden had 3...

Any one near Christiansburg, VA on May 19th that can test my 2 swr meters. Tell if they are reading correct. I'll be working in the area and can meet after I'm finished. Around 2:30-3:00 PM. Or between Christiansburg, VA and Charleston, WV. Or Bristol, TN today (May 16) or tomorrow May 17. Or...

Decided to install dual antennas. What is the best/easiest way to tune. Read several different methods. Method 1 Set SWR using 50ohm coax from radio all the way to 1 antenna. Tune to SWR of 1:1. Then adjust 2nd antenna the same way. Then install the Co-phase 75ohm coax to antennas. Method 2...

Been wanting a new meter ever since I got this POS truck stop special. I have been told to get a dual needle meter and I like that ideal. Have also seen a digital that does the same. Was thinking of the MFJ 822 or the MFJ 845. OR if anyone has any other suggestions please advise. If this is in...

Just got this CB today. Price was right $0.00. Was given to my brother. Was then given to me. Any info would be appreciated. It does transmit and receive. Thanks in advance.

I've been fighting the SWR on this van since day 1. CB is Uniden 510XL. Dodge CV RAM company van (like a dodge caravan) with ladder rack and 2 ladders (12ft and 8ft A-frame fiberglass). Have tried 2 Little Wil no luck. This is the current setup. 18' RG58AU coax. PL 259 plug on one end and...