I'm wondering if anyone knows if the SWR range readings should change when switching from simplex to repeater channels.
I have a new install of a Midland MXT275 coupled to their MXTA26 (6dB whip antenna).
These are supposedly "factory tuned", but since I was uncertain about the grounding of my truck's headache rack (where I attached the antenna), or the vertical install that close to the cab, I thought I'd throw an SWR Meter on it.
Channel 1 & 22 initially showing roughly 2:1.
Added a 10ga ground wire from the antenna bracket to the truck frame; now getting roughly 1.4:1 on both ends.
(analog gauge with poorly incremented dial is why I'm saying roughly)
For grins, I went up the the rP channels, recalibrated, & tried 19rp....meter jumped "into the red" at about 6:1.
Question is....
Should I be seeing similar SWR on the 467MHz as the 462HMz frequencies? ...or is something terribly wrong with my set-up?
FYI....I using a "cheap" Workman 104 meter, supposedly rated for 120 - 505 Mhz.
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racecargo
Guys,
I'm wondering if anyone knows if the SWR range readings should change when switching from simplex to repeater channels.
I have a new install of a Midland MXT275 coupled to their MXTA26 (6dB whip antenna).
These are supposedly "factory tuned", but since I was uncertain about the grounding of my truck's headache rack (where I attached the antenna), or the vertical install that close to the cab, I thought I'd throw an SWR Meter on it.
Channel 1 & 22 initially showing roughly 2:1.
Added a 10ga ground wire from the antenna bracket to the truck frame; now getting roughly 1.4:1 on both ends.
(analog gauge with poorly incremented dial is why I'm saying roughly)
For grins, I went up the the rP channels, recalibrated, & tried 19rp....meter jumped "into the red" at about 6:1.
Question is....
Should I be seeing similar SWR on the 467MHz as the 462HMz frequencies? ...or is something terribly wrong with my set-up?
FYI....I using a "cheap" Workman 104 meter, supposedly rated for 120 - 505 Mhz.
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