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CB Antenna Setup

Clear, practical guidance for mounting, checking and tuning a CB antenna.

Pickup truck with a CB antenna mounted on the bed rail

SWR meter connected between a CB radio and coaxial cable on a workbench

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How to Tune a CB Antenna With an SWR Meter

A practical channel-by-channel process for finding an antenna mismatch and making the right adjustment.Read the guide →

Analog SWR meter connected between a CB radio and coax cable on a repair bench

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How to Use an SWR Meter for a CB Radio

Connect, calibrate and read an SWR meter with a clear process that helps you spot antenna problems before they become bigger ones.Read the guide →

CB antenna mounted on the bed rail of a pickup truck

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SWR Higher on Channel 40 Than 1: What to Adjust

Learn what a higher SWR reading on channel 40 usually means, what to inspect first and how to make a careful antenna adjustment.Read the guide →

CB antenna mount secured to the bed rail of a pickup truck

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CB Radio Antenna Mounting: A Practical Installation Guide

Choose a mount, place it well and make the electrical connection your CB antenna system needs before you start tuning.Read the guide →

CB antenna coax cable and connectors beside a radio and SWR meter

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CB Antenna Cable Guide: Coax Routing, Connectors and Checks

Learn how coax length, routing, connectors and a few careful checks affect a CB antenna system before you chase an SWR reading.Read the guide →

Semi truck with two tall CB antennas mounted behind the sleeper cab

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Best CB Antenna for Truckers: Choose the Right Setup

Choose a CB antenna for a working truck by matching the antenna, mount, coax and clearance to the way the rig is actually used.Read the guide →

Technician checking an analog SWR meter beside a CB radio on a repair bench

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SWR Higher on Channel 1 Than 40: What to Do

Learn what a higher SWR reading on channel 1 usually means, what to inspect first and how to make a careful antenna adjustment.Read the guide →