Can you fine tune without a SWR meter?
1799777
No, you can't fine tune ANY antenna without an SWR meter. And a high SWR will fry your radios final transistor, so buy a meter! It's something every CB'er needs, and they aren't very expensive. firestik.com/Tech_Docs/Setting_SWR.htm
1799778
No. If the CB you have doesn't have an SWR meter, you can buy one fairly cheap on Amazon or E-Bay. But you definitely need one to tune your CB correctly. Another thing to pay attention to is mounting the antenna correctly and make sure it has a good ground. These are things I've learned from experience. Good luck.
1799779
No. I would not try it because it could damage your radio. Most CD radios these days have a SWR meter built in to use to tune it.
1039010
Yes, you can tune each oscillator separately as well. I don't use any software with it, but have played with onboard settings, and they are very versatile.
1772402
I would err on the side of yes, though I never threw one on mine. I only use barefoot though and don't really transmit a lot. If you are throwing some real fire out there you definitely want to measure the SWR.
817946
yes, any station carried on I Heart can be tuned. But the app itself is unnecessary, as each station is found individually..
1764796
No, the swr measurement is for the transmit function of a radio and it's antenna. So you'll "get out" better and clearer after tuning with this meter. Tuning the antenna with this meter can keep the radio internals from being damaged while transmitting.
1532911
Yes to fine tune...or adjust to different flash's with or without triggers.
40205
i no longer have the unit in question. I dont think there was a built in tuner. cant remember 100 percent sorry!
706984
Yes, but the best results will be obtained by taking it to a competent dyno tuner. I have substantial experience with several different tuners/programmers including the V&H; Fuelpak, the Power Commander III and V and the Mastertune. The Mastertune, to me, is the least user friendly but allows you to adjust an impressive number of variables.
993836
I dont think so. You need something that doesn't clip on the string. Just get those regular tuner that "listens" to the sound of the string.
412780
You need to get an SWR meter and tune the antenna by moving the vertical antenna element for best performance. 1:2 is the best I was able to get. So far I was able to reach 30 miles on LSB during the night.
1581356
Don't know. Never thought of it. However tuning on to a station is not "clean". Sometimes you have to go beyond then go back to get a precise tuning.
1538977
To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and see what your swr is you will need an swr meter most shops can check it for you good luck To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and... » Read More To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and see what your swr is you will need an swr meter most shops can check it for you good luck « Show Less
1772399
Not true. Although the SWR is generally close out of the box, each application will see different results. Highly recommended it is checked and adjusted accordingly.
925766
No ... but if you have a smartphone there are quite a few free tuning apps.
1814915
The direct answer to your question is NO. The SWR feature on this radio calibrates the radio's meter and measures the SWR only. I do not believe a modern CB radio exists that will change the connected antenna system's Standing Wave Ratio via feature of the radio.
473909
Works fine, if you're receiving. But transmitting could be an issue as you are effectively changing the SWR when the antenna is fully retracted. You could damage your transmitter.
994608
Yes, you can manually change the odemeter. When you first setup the computer you should set the following: wheel selection, clock, total distance already traveled, speed unit. Rather than explain again here just click on this link for the manual. http://www.cateye.com/files/manual_dl/0/399/CC-RD200_ENG_v4.pdf