How do you pick and tune a CB radio?
How To Peak And Tune A Cb Radio (Without Swr Meter)
- Find an open space. Try to do the tuning in a place where there are as few signals and as little interference as possible.
- Setting up the antenna.
- Testing the connection.
- Adjusting the antenna.
- Peaking the radio.
What should SWR be on CB?
SWR Range Explanations: SWR 1.0-1.5: The ideal range! If your SWR is under 1.5, you’re in great shape. If you’re at 1.5 and really, really want to drop down to closer to 1 it’s likely possible to do with addition tuning, different equipment or a different mounting location.
How do you set RF gain and squelch?
Some truckers turn the squelch on a CB radio all the way off, turn the RF gain on a CB radio all the way on, then dial back the RF gain control until almost all the noise disappears. That eliminates the choppy signals that a squelched radio produces, but it still allows the distant signals to come in.
When did the Cobra 29 Classic come out?
This radio offers features that set it apart from other radios such as a built-in SWR meter, Noise limiter, and Delta tune. Although the Cobra 29 LTD Classic was released back in 1999 it is still one of the most popular CB radios, due to its ruggedness, great price, and ease of use.
What are the features of a Cobra 29 radio?
All these upgrades are available at Cobra’s website. The Cobra 29 LTD Classic is a high end CB radio. This radio offers features that set it apart from other radios such as a built-in SWR meter, Noise limiter, and Delta tune.
Is there a calibration knob on a Cobra radio?
Many Cobra CB’s, like the Cobra 29 LTD Classic and the Cobra 29 LX, have both a switch, or a button, and an SWR CAL knob. Some radios do not have the SWR calibration knob and instead will automatically calibrate your meter (not the antenna!).
Is there a noise limiter on a Cobra 29?
Even though the Cobra 29 LTD Classic has an automatic noise limiter, in some installations igni- tion interference may be high enough to make good communications impossible. Many possibili- ties exist and variations between vehicles require different solutions.