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Old 03-24-2013, 12:53 AM   #5
SoCalRVer
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Default Mounting 2M antenna on ladder

I ran a test in my driveway with the SWR meter and was getting 2.0:1 to 2.25:1 as I increased from 5 to 50 watts. I then drove out to an open area and the match dropped considerably down to 1.5:1 to 1.8:1. So the structures around my driveway are the problem.
I will have to checkout a roof top antenna for my house along with a power supply so I can checkin with the local ARC on simplex freq.
I also put back my CB antenna and radio and it lowered my match even further down to 1.3:1 to 1.7:1. Antenna are about 15 " apart on opposite rungs atop the rear ladder. Will try listening to both with high squelch and turn the other off prior to using them. Hope this works and doesn't cause problems.
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