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Re: swrs and testing
From:
Bob Martin <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:43:20 -0500
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Gery:

I can't whistle either.  Set the rig to tune mode or CW mode.  Meanwhile, if 
your SWR reading is good, that will make you and your radio happy but it 
doesn't cure the problem of a mismatched antenna.

73
Bob Martin

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Please visit http://www.wan-leatonks.net.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gery Gaubert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 4:30 PM
Subject: swrs and testing


> Another quick question, I know my dad used to check swr's on cb radios
> by whistling while transmitting.  I never heard that on the ham bands
> and I am kind of embarrassed to say that I on't whistle.  So my question
> is how do I check swr's?  Also, if the swr's or ok does that then mean
> that I am transmitting ok?
>

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