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prior to getting the KL I tested my dead key wattage (radio —> meter —> antenna ...with a 1.5-1.6 swr @1&40) was getting about 3w (maybe 3.5 max) dead key with engine on and 2 watts max engine off (voltage supply differences with engine on / off). The KL spec says it’ll do up to 5 watt input ...

I was wondering about that. I have normal tinned copper connectors (look like a doughnut with the center punched out so a bolt can pass). If I’m just bonding under car parts presumably I don’t need to worry about paint or similar from stopping the bonding from working, right? ps - do I need...

Oh ya. Been reading this site a bunch and have gotten myself some braided tinned copper & connectors to make bonding straps - whenever I can find the time:)

awesome. Thanks for clarifying !!

Hey thanks for the reply. So I should measure after the filter then? the signal flow would be radio —> amp —> filter —> meter —> antenna (correct?)

Hi all. New guy here. Excited to be getting back into CB / GMRS (maybe Santa will bring me one). I’m trying to figure right the right spot to measure SWR my setup is: - Firestick 4’ Mounted to my wrangler JKU tailgate. Ground straps to chassis. - cobra 75 radio, grounded to chassis. - RM...