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I dont know jack about electronics wiring. What should I do with it to get it fixed?

Here are some pics ET.

I'll get a picture up for you when I get home from work. Thanks.

Ok. I recieved my amp back from being serviced. Im not to happy. Something is not right with this amp. Now when I dead key the amp I get a reading of about 2.0 on the autek and radio SWR meters. They both read almost identical during dead key. Once I begin to speak or put audio in to the mic the...

I ordered the 6" extension from gunny pucks. While I'm waiting on it to arrive I decided to play with the 4' firestick ll a bit more and see if I could get it to tune in a bit better. The firestick is mounted on a small spring. I was disapointed that I could not get SWR below 1.5 then I noticed...

Never thought of threaded rod. That's not a bad idea either. I may try that till the extension from gunny pucks arrives. I keep hearing how a 102" whip is supposed to be the biggest and baddest of all mobile antennas. I guess Im gona find out one way or another. So far though with the SWR and no...

Thanks so much Bigwheel. That is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I did not want a spring because the antenna is so close to the cab. I didnt want the antenna to sway and hit the cab all the time.

Ok, my truck was totaled saturday. I am having to install my radio system in a new truck. I have bought 2 different antennas for this new install and am not having any success with any of them. I did not want to use the Sirio 5000 magnet mount on this truck simply because I dont want to mess up...

Selling a nearly new Astatic 600 SWR/Power/Modulation meter. It reads SWR, Power up to 5000w on 4 seperate scales, and modulation on 3 seperate meters. Has settings for average and peak power display. All 3 guages are back lit. Includes Box, Manual, and power supply cord for meter. Paid $120 new...

Ok, Ive got the programming software for this radio installed and working. Im gona try setting it up to scan the frequencies I want it to scan. A neat thing about this radio is that you can program it to scan a specific range of frequencies say from 27.415 to 27.600 and to specify if it scans in...

Ok. I sent my 500w amp off to Bell's to have it looked at. While it is gone I decided to take my Texas Star DX 350 HDV out of my truck and try it out in the house on the base. I hooked it up and am not having any of the high SWR readings or getting the antenna warning light on the radio with...

Ya, I need to find something good in this hobby. To be honest, I'm really interested in the hobby. I have spent an ever increasing amount of money to be able to enjoy the hobby. But to be honest, Ive been a little disappointed in the results I've received considering the time and money invested...

Ok, lets talk about CB radio in general for a bit. Im having a hard time understanding a few things about this new hobby of mine. First off I'm curious as to what types of systems guys are running that allows me to hear them in super loud and clear hi-def stereo all the way from California...

Ok. I sent my amp off to have it looked at. I spoke with Carl over at Bell's CB and he walked me through some troubleshooting over the phone. He seems to think there is an impedance mismatch between the amp and my radio causing the high SWR readings. He's gona take a look at it and let me know...

Good point. I didnt think of that. I guess this is overkill then? Palstar.com: HF-AUTO 1500 Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner

Im searching everywhere online for antenna tuners but I cant find one for power over 300w.

WM1 Deluxe Computing SWR/WATTMETER. Autek Research $159.95 + $15 shipping. Inludes remote head and AC power adapter

The SWR readings are only bad on the radio meter when the amp is hooked up and TURNED ON. The amp can be left hooked up but TURNED OFF and the SWR readings will be the same on the radio and on the meter. Around 1.3:1. If the input stage of the amp is not tuned correctly shouldnt the external...

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their help and suggestions. You guys are all great and I value your opinions. I never knew this hobby would be so technical. I guess I thought you just bought a radio and turned it on lol. Looks like I have a long way to go on mastering this hobby. Now...

Ok. I ordered the After WM1 meter. Hopefully that will be a good one. Now I seem to be having another problem maybe someone here can shed some light on. I'll start out by explaining my setup so please bear with me. If I run a 3ft coax from the rear of my radio to the transmitter in side of my...