TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems mounting or tuning your antenna, here are some suggestions that might help. If you still have trouble, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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SWR reading is too | Depending on the frequency you | |
high or cannot be set. | want to use it for, the antenna | Tuning the Antenna” on Page 3). |
| might be too long or too short. |
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| The antenna is not installed in a | Move the antenna to a different |
| good location. | location and try again. |
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| The coaxial cable might be broken | Use another coaxial cable. |
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| The coaxial cable might be coiled. | Uncoil the coaxial cable. |
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| The SWR meter might be con- | Make sure the SWR meter is con- |
| nected incorrectly. | nected correctly to the antenna |
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| and your radio. |
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| The antenna or radio might not be | Make sure the antenna and radio |
| properly grounded. | are properly grounded. |
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