CB tuning trouble

Red Dog · 12-24-2011, 02:47 PM

I'm tring to tune my CB and the SWR meter is in the red zone on all channels.
I just put in a 3' FireStik with adjustable tip, spring, stud mount, FireRing 18' cable, and a mount plate that I fab'd from a piece of stainless. The plate is mounted between the tire carrier and gate. I went back and checked the mount setup...it's good. There is continuity ground to ground and cable end to antenna. The CB worked fine when I put it on the shelf about 5 years ago, it was hooked to a magnet base whip back then. The only other problem may be the $12 meter I got from Amazon; couldn't find my dad's old one.

Any ideas?????:confused:

Jon

Boost · 12-24-2011, 10:43 PM

Make sure the antenna is not grounded to the mount.

Red Dog · 12-25-2011, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the help. I got it tuned just to find out that it is not recieving. I guesss I will have to break down and get a new one.

KillerKoatings · 12-25-2011, 08:52 PM

Wheres a good place local, n. KY preferred, to get a cb tuned. Just got mine put in as well

Red Dog · 12-25-2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerKoatings

Wheres a good place local, n. KY preferred, to get a cb tuned. Just got mine put in as well

In my driveway. I can bring my meter with me to Big Rock next Sunday if you're coming out.

KillerKoatings · 12-25-2011, 10:58 PM

Im hoping to make it just gotta find out if I have any family stuff. Ill let you know if im coming

12-24-2011, 02:47 PM	#1
Red Dog Red Dog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 115	CB tuning trouble I'm tring to tune my CB and the SWR meter is in the red zone on all channels. I just put in a 3' FireStik with adjustable tip, spring, stud mount, FireRing 18' cable, and a mount plate that I fab'd from a piece of stainless. The plate is mounted between the tire carrier and gate. I went back and checked the mount setup...it's good. There is continuity ground to ground and cable end to antenna. The CB worked fine when I put it on the shelf about 5 years ago, it was hooked to a magnet base whip back then. The only other problem may be the $12 meter I got from Amazon; couldn't find my dad's old one. Any ideas?????:confused: Jon

12-25-2011, 08:07 PM	#3
Red Dog Red Dog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 115	Thanks for the help. I got it tuned just to find out that it is not recieving. I guesss I will have to break down and get a new one. __________________ Jon

12-24-2011, 10:43 PM	#2
Boost Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middletown Ohio Posts: 38	Make sure the antenna is not grounded to the mount.

12-25-2011, 08:52 PM	#4
KillerKoatings Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 119	Wheres a good place local, n. KY preferred, to get a cb tuned. Just got mine put in as well

12-25-2011, 10:58 PM	#6
KillerKoatings Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 119	Im hoping to make it just gotta find out if I have any family stuff. Ill let you know if im coming