Standing wave ratio

Usually, this is called trimming, and it is a fairly easy process.

To do this, you'll need an SWR meter and some common hand tools.

SWR stands for standing wave ratio.

Some radios come with an internal SWR meter.

SWR meters can be picked up at yard sales or flea markets for five or 10 bucks.

Amazon has them new starting at 25 bucks.

If your radio has an internal SWR meter, you can skip this next step.

Hook your antenna coax to the meter, and then hook the meter to your radio with a short piece of coax, commonly called a pigtail.

I have not opened up the matching network yet.

Um, I've just been using my Rig, uh, Stick Pro to try to do SWR checks on it, and it's been all across the board.

I know these are really sensitive because it's got its... you know, it doesn't have counterpoise, uh, wires.

It has its own counterpoise system, and I know I need to tighten up those.

This is W9UEH.

I missed part of that.

I heard the SWR.

Has he tried a dummy load?