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? >