Adjusting The Antenna's Swr - Radio Shack TRC-488 Owner's Manual

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2. Route the cable between the
antenna and the CB.
3. Connect the
jack on the back of the
ANTENNA
CB.
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Caution: Do not run the cable:
• Over sharp edges or moving parts
that might damage the cable
• Next to power cables or other CB
antenna cables
• Through the engine compartment
or other areas
extreme heat
cable to the
that produce
ADJUSTING THE
ANTENNA'S SWR
To achieve your CB's maximum range,
the antenna's Standing Wave Ratio
(SWR) should be adjusted using an
SWR meter (not supplied).
Follow the instructions supplied with
the SWR meter and antenna to adjust
your antenna's SWR to the lowest pos-
sible value. SWR values of 2.0:1 are
generally acceptable, with readings of
1.5:1 or lower being more desirable.
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