swr meter?

[Lost]

So I should be ok with this in line at all times.I will just have to find a way to mount it to my box that will reduce the amount of vibration.Maybe some rubber between the mount and the box?Thanks for the input.

[ranger309]

Originally Posted by Lost

Not sure what the watts are on this radio,but Iam sure its higher than 4.Didnt even think about the wattage factor.I just dont like the fact of knowing if I could burn the radio up or not.Thanks for the input.

Well, I am not an expert, but I honestly don't know how much wattage a normal SWR meter can take, so I was assuming that you are running legal, with no linear amplifier inline, like lots of the outlaw CB radio fanatics do.

BTW, 4 watts output is what your normal CB unit puts out, by law, nowadays. Back in the day they measured the input at 5 watts and the output was usually about 3.5 watts or so.

[Lyv Wire]

Make sure that you turn the calibration knob ALL the way down before rolling . Depending on the meter , you will probably be fine . I do agree the biggest problem will be with the jarring & vibration of the the tractor. I carry a small little Vanco meter that is built like a tank . No power, just SWR only; I have hauled it around now for three years & it is still together .

[watchdog]

a couple of the guys at work have just taken and ziptied the meter right to the top of the box with a piece of rubber or velcro between the radio and the meter with great effect

[ran2370]

I have a connex 4600 turbo(around 200 watts) done up by sparky's, with a rat shack swr meter inline 24/7, sittin on the dash of my dump truck for 2 years now still going strong.