to check SWR just go to AM or FM or even CW and hit the PTT button on the 
mic, it will transmit.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: swrs and testing


> Use a cw carrier.  Whistling just gives a tone when using a mike, don't 
> think cb
> rigs had cw, right?
>
> ----- 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?
>