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Gunnyhighway
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Username: Gunnyhighway

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Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 1:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Howdy I have a Ford F-250 P/U with a firestick stake mount using the firering type coax RG-58 au I believe. I have a 5ft firestick 2 on this.With my 979 my swr was about 1.2 across the all 40 channels. I just installed a 95T and with the power on low I get 1.1-!.2 on 19 1.3 on 1 & 40. With the power turned all the way up it climbs to 1.7 on 19 and 1.8 or so on 1& 40. I've run ground straps from the bed & cab to frame. Battery to frame is also grounded. Everything has been checked with an ohmmeter and all is good. I this acceptable or will I damage the radio? It really gets out though. Recieve is great too. Thanks for any thoughts or comments.
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Highlander
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Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 4:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You're good to go!
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Kc0gxz
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Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Gunnyhighway

Personally, I don't get concerned about the SWR between the amp and antenna unless it's more than a 2.1:1.

Always expect your SWR to climb some as you increase power.

I've often wondered what the (excepted) SWR is at a commercial broadcast radio station that is running a million watts or more.

Jeff, kc0gxz.
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Gunnyhighway
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Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 6:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the comments guys

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