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Nickel
New member Username: Nickel
Post Number: 8 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 2:15 pm: |
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Just bought an antenna. Its 64 in. base coil from radio shack. The SWR never came down so I trimed the antenna 1/4in. and retested did this 7 times and never got under 3 swr now is there anything I can do with the (short whip) I cut to much off I think. I'm getting really sick of my mobil!! LOL LOL |
Ca346
Advanced Member Username: Ca346
Post Number: 904 Registered: 8-2003
| Posted on Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 9:22 am: |
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FIRST Check for any sharp turns (kinks) that you might have missed in the coax. Double check it is grounded well. Lastly, replace the wire you cut and start over. Need more details. |
Nickel
New member Username: Nickel
Post Number: 9 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 3:09 pm: |
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thanks CA346 |