cobra 29 higher SWRs

[2pilltexasstarwith33]

I recently purchased a new Cobra 29 classic and hooked it up to my exsisting antenna setup(Wilson 1000 roof mount). My SWRs were reading higher than my other radios(Superstar 121 and Galaxy 33). Tried adjusting my antenna but still getting 1.5 SWRs minimum. My other radios, I checked with a 3 watt deadkey setting and my cobra is set at 5.5 watts deadkey, is this a factor? Thanks

 

[King Mudduck]

In the past if i set the swr with one radio then used another the one with a higher key it would show a little higher swr reading then the one with the lower key.

 

[2pilltexasstarwith33]

Thanks, I adjusted the antenna some tonight and got it down to a 1.4 SWR, guess if I want them flat, I'll need to lower my deadkey a tad.

 

[DTB Radio]

What you need to do is buy a separate, accurate SWR meter. Better yet, an analyzer, but I know that's not in most people's budget. DO NOT rely on the 29's meter for pinpoint accuracy.