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i did it just like that video.

Im sorry, i guess my results for TX are 1:1. I dont quite understand your second question, im not quite up to all that vocab. so i will explain how i calibrated and used the meter. hook up the meter between the antenna and the radio. Set the meter switch to "FWD" and turn the radio on...

I got an Astatic PDC7. It has a manual calibration knob. As for the beeeeeeep sound, it hasn't done it for a few days. I just turned the radio on and left it. I will check on it in 5 min. and if its doing its beeeping, i will get a video of it and post it for you guys. As for testing...

Thanks for the responces guys. Ill answer these question in order as best i can. When i transmit, my friends can hear me, and i can hear them. Though their transmit has a little static. But i think that might be because we were close to each other (about 20 feet) and my friend talks right...

Any one? No answers?

I got my SWR meter yester day, and got some time to use it today. I hooked it up according to the instructions, and tested my radio. My results for transmitting are 1. In fact, it might even be lower, but i cant tell, the meter isnt calibrated like that. So does this mean that i have a 0%...

I live in north Cali, about 60 miles north of San Francisco.

Thanks Robb. I checked with a few friends, but no one has a SWR meter. So i guess it will just have to wait until i get the meter. That should be next monday or tuesday. A question about tuning my antenna. Am i going to have to cut it down to size to get it to the length i need? Its a 102"...

OK, so i have narrowed it down a little more. It seems like it only does that beep thing when the radio has been on for more then 1 min or so. The radio works until it "warms" up and then it stops working and starts beeping when ever keyed. But of course, this it still testing using my neighbors...

So, im confused. First it seemd like you were suggesting it was the mic. But your last comment suggested it probably isnt the mic. Do i have that understood correctly? (I used a stock mic from my neighbors Cobra 19 IV) For my antenna, i have the antenna insulated, and the threaded part of the...

Even though it tried a diff mic and still got the same beep?

Ill try that this afternoon. One thing i noticed was that it only has this beep problem sometimes. I wasnt able to test it with another radio to pick up my tx, but i can hear it through my speaker. Some times its just a short beep when i key the mic, some times it beeps for as long as i key the...

I havent used a power mic, but i did try a diff mic and had the same problem. The beep is continuous. For as long as its keyed. Here's my radio placement

Ok, so i assume i have the antenna hooked up and grounded correct. So now its time for a SWR meter. Im looking at this one on ebay. Will it be just what i need? SWR METER for CB Radio Antennas with 3' Jumper cable A | eBay

awww snap!! i had the entire thing insulated. So i fixed that now. so if its supposed to be grounded, how did my magnetic base antenna get grounded?

i have heard about a bad final. What is that?

My friend is gone right now, but i'll check his RF later and try it again. I can still hear a BEEEEP coming from my speaker when i key my mic. Is that a sign of any thing? Also, should my antenna be grounded?

I just logged on to ask that question again. Thanks. I got my coax cable today and finally hooked up my antenna and was able to try and talk with my neighbor. Once again, it was nothing but "BEEEEEEEEEEEP" on his radio when i keyed mine. So you think its because we are too close? Because I...

Actually i used a piece of 1/8" steel plate and drilled a 1/2" hole in it for the insulated connection, then welded it to the rear bumper.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I looked into the RCI-2970. That thing is expensive. Is it a cb? I went to Radio Shack today, and they did in fact have a 102 whip in the back. I scored that, a spring base for it and a cable hook up for about $50. Im gonna wait on buying coax cable until i...