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I adjust my antenna to the lowest possible swr, from the radio using the installed coax and forget it.
Never had any problems and never fried a radio.
And, had several really good talkers. Both local and skip. All of the other stuff mentioned here is WAY too complicated for me. Anyway, I do it...
I have no idea. Especially since this is the first one I've ever seen. Did your talk/receive ok?
Or, do you remember, hahaha?
Ya know, being that long ago.
I have never adjusted for impedance as I've never owned a analyzer. But, I have had some very good talking radio/antenna setups without that so, I hope/guess, I done something right.
Took my Predator 10K off today to try a new Francis
5.5 ft antenna. They said "pre-tuned", in the ad when I bought it. I mounted it top dead center of my extended cab truck and Wal Ah! Was a 1.1 on channel 1 and a 1.4 on 40. 1.25 on 20. That's pretty close to tuned.
Nice antenna. Seems to be...
Just wanted to wish everyone here and your Family's a very Happy Thanksgiving Week and, Thanksgiving Day.
And, I'm so thankful for all the knowledge and info placed here by some very good People/Members.
Keep up the great work/info.
God Bless.
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