The SWR on my CB Radio is 2.5 Can this antenna tuner reduce my SWRs to 1?
1243011
I have a radio set up on my desk in an apartment with the antenna sitting on top of the radio. Without the tuner, my SWR reading was through the roof. When I added the meter, I was able to bring the SWR reading to 1. I was told by the local Radio Doctor that even though the reading was low my antenna was still off and I shouldn't use it that way but since I only use it for listening, I feel the tuner accomplished what I needed it to do. If I want to talk, I go outside and use my mobile radio.
955717
PROBABLY NOT as the FREQUENCY range (144 mhz / 440 mhz) this antenna is designed for is quite different from "CB" (27 mhz). Get you a SWR meter designed for the 2 meter and 70 cm HAM bands. They are readily available and quite inexpensive.
933111
I don't know but I don't see why not. I don't think it matters what mount you use as long as your antenna is in tune. What kind of 2 meter antenna do you have cuz I am a ham as well, call sign KD0WFZ
955719
Possible, but not very likely. They are likely tuned for different wavelengths if it is an inline meter as most CB style SWR meters are.
1799779
No. I would not try it because it could damage your radio. Most CD radios these days have a SWR meter built in to use to tune it.
2269371
Check the SWR of the antenna for the frequencies that the radio transmits in with any of the antenna analyzers available on the market. If the SWR is not high, then the antenna is right for this radio. It makes no difference in operation what the ring around the threads states. It is the SWR that matters.
727275
I've never tuned one, but any antenna will require an swr meter to tune (unless the radio has one)
1960675
No, it won't. You'll get SWR readings, but they won't be accurate for anything as high as 2 meters. This is a classic, old time CB SWR meter that's calibrated for 11 meters. If you're looking for 2m/70cm, check out the Nissei RS-40, available on Amazon. Works with up to 200 watts, and gives you reasonable accurate SWR/powers readings for both bands. If you only need an inexpensive SWR meter, I'd recommend this one.
728902
This antenna tunes the standard CB frequency range, 26.965 mhz to 27.405 mhz. You can tune it up into the 10 meter band, but as you shorten the antenna element, the bandwidth is reduced, the impedance moves away from the ideal 50 ohms, and the efficiency drops. Shortened CB antennas like this one are designed for short-range communication, (a few miles) so don't expect much range. While Wilson says it can be used on 10 meters, it's not going to work out very well for you.
1947060
yes it will work in the cb band with no tuning. for ten meter band you will have to cut 12 inches from the tip of the antenna. don't bother with the tuning rings they don't change the frequency that much.
553183
Yes. You can manually recalibrate this tuner to whatever frequency you'd like. Perfect for those who also prefer tuning to 442.
1280388
The included external antenna works surprisingly well . I live in a remote location and have always had to modify my radio antennas. I believe the five to one tuning ratio is helpful in this regard allowing very fine tuning
1639161
No, once the antenna is tightened to the box it does not swivel for "fine tuning." The antenna is about 2" high. I don't think moving it would help it to acquire better signal anyway. The amp works fine for me within the house depending on obstacles. Outdoor range seems to be at least 40 feet.
2121768
Nope, 3-4 Mhz is the 80 Meter Ham Bands and this little swr/meter/matcher is for the 11 & 10 Meter Bands. But I would only use it on the 27 Mhz Band (11 Meters/CB).
1538977
To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and see what your swr is you will need an swr meter most shops can check it for you good luck To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and... » Read More To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and see what your swr is you will need an swr meter most shops can check it for you good luck « Show Less
1764796
No, the swr measurement is for the transmit function of a radio and it's antenna. So you'll "get out" better and clearer after tuning with this meter. Tuning the antenna with this meter can keep the radio internals from being damaged while transmitting.
797653
No. Its only fm, and cb is am. Not to mention the fact that cb is in the 27 mhz range. Far lower than this radio can go