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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Do i need a swr meter? I will be installing a cobra 19 Dx
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Go to a local cb shop and have them tune it for you. I had it done for $15
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Or go to radio shack and buy one if u don't have a local cb shop
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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A marine outfitter sually has one too if you live near the water
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Its 40 at radio shack!! Dam man how do i find a local cb shop? Or can i just use someone that has one already?
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Yellow pages, if that still exists where u are. Mine was listed under radio communications systems and equipment
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
Yellow pages, if that still exists where u are. Mine was listed under radio communications systems and equipment
Im in San Fernando valley ca
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Don't forget a good truck stop. I think I paid $20 or so for a simple SWR meter there.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by texascodmw3
Don't forget a good truck stop. I think I paid $20 or so for a simple SWR meter there.
Really thanks i go look next week
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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I bought mine with a jumper off of amazon. If you can wait for shipping.
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