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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 09:09:49 AM

Title: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 09:09:49 AM
Somebody have one they can bring to MM this weekend? I just got a new cb and need to set the antenna right. If I can get my fingers to work in 12 degrees! :D
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Matt on January 14, 2009, 09:31:42 AM
x2  i put a new bracket on need to try and tune mine
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: RotorHead on January 14, 2009, 10:14:23 AM
I'll bring one.
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 10:44:57 AM
 {toast}
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Daniel on January 14, 2009, 12:04:49 PM
I wouldn't mind trying to tune mine.  I never messed with it, I took it out of the box and threw it in the truck. 
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: BigJerm on January 14, 2009, 12:33:15 PM
Quote from: Daniel on January 14, 2009, 12:04:49 PM
I wouldn't mind trying to tune mine.  I never messed with it, I took it out of the box and threw it in the truck. 

That would explain a lot!
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Rowingfish87 on January 14, 2009, 12:36:36 PM
i can throw my swr in the jeep as well i guess since we are apparently going to have to tune half of gatr's cbs friday/saturday. haha
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Xterra on January 14, 2009, 12:52:31 PM
nvm, found my answer
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 12:59:08 PM
Okay the meter worked well, so how about a grease gun?!
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: mdo817 on January 14, 2009, 01:29:04 PM
Quote from: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 12:59:08 PM
Okay the meter worked well, so how about a grease gun?!
OK Ben I can bring the grease gun, but I aint helping with what ever you plannin' to do with it. :-[
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: lt99ls1 on January 14, 2009, 01:44:35 PM
Quote from: Mark on January 14, 2009, 01:29:04 PM
Quote from: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 12:59:08 PM
Okay the meter worked well, so how about a grease gun?!
OK Ben I can bring the grease gun, but I aint helping with what ever you plannin' to do with it. :-[

Are you sure your going to want it back after he's done?
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: mdo817 on January 14, 2009, 01:48:25 PM
Quote from: lt99ls1 on January 14, 2009, 01:44:35 PM
Quote from: Mark on January 14, 2009, 01:29:04 PM
Quote from: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 12:59:08 PM
Okay the meter worked well, so how about a grease gun?!
OK Ben I can bring the grease gun, but I aint helping with what ever you plannin' to do with it. :-[

Are you sure your going to want it back after he's done?
Thanks Larry, I hadn't thought it out fully when I replied.
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 01:59:13 PM
My name is not Will or Jimmy ::) I am shocked by your comments! :D I just need to grease my driveshaft ujoints and upper control arms. Just figured if the SWR meter was easy to get down there then I would ask. ;)
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: RotorHead on January 14, 2009, 02:01:26 PM
Quote from: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 01:59:13 PM
My name is not Will or Jimmy ::) I am shocked by your comments! :D I just need to grease my driveshaft ujoints and upper control arms. Just figured if the SWR meter was easy to get down there then I would ask. ;)

I got one witha flexible tube on it and some needles if you need them.
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Daniel on January 14, 2009, 02:14:06 PM
Quote from: BigJerm on January 14, 2009, 12:33:15 PM
That would explain a lot!

It sure would! 
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 02:15:47 PM
Minus Daniels chime in... yes, Mike that would help!
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Rowingfish87 on January 14, 2009, 05:59:39 PM
I was already gonna bring mine b/c will needs to use it. Got a flex hose but no needles.
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 09:24:59 PM
I wonder if grease flows at 10 degrees?
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Jimmy on January 14, 2009, 09:30:19 PM
Quote from: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 09:24:59 PM
I wonder if grease flows at 10 degrees?

I think it starts to have problems at -35 C
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Jimmy on January 14, 2009, 09:34:51 PM
BTW, I completely made that number up :P If I wasn't so lazy, I'd go check to see if I was close.
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 09:39:34 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Jimmy on January 14, 2009, 09:44:44 PM
Its good to 0 F (-18 C) :P
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 14, 2009, 10:24:16 PM
Won't be far off then.
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: urdaddyjeep on January 15, 2009, 06:41:13 AM
if 32F is 0c then what is 32F in Kelvin? the question came up last night in cooking class...
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: Krawler00 on January 15, 2009, 08:43:34 AM
 {hardlaugh}
Title: Re: SWR Meter
Post by: wtheonew on January 15, 2009, 09:42:36 AM
Quote from: urdaddyjeep on January 15, 2009, 06:41:13 AM
if 32F is 0c then what is 32F in Kelvin? the question came up last night in cooking class...

273.16 or 273.15 depending on where you look...