SWR Explained: What Is SWR & How To Test The SWR On A CB Radio Or A GMRS Radio - Does SWR Matter?

You can get the SW-102 SWR meter shown in this video here: https://amzn.to/3T4BxLG You can find even less-expensive SWR meters here: https://amzn.to/49F0K4V You can watch these videos that bust the myth that transmitting on a radio with a high SWR reading will necessarily damage the the radio: Transmitting on a Baofeng hand-held radio with no antenna: https://youtu.be/SdMLCDPc04Y Transmitting at 50-Watts with no antenna connected: https://youtu.be/X3r2K96hsGc You can watch The Smoking Ape's highly detailed video about SWRs here: https://youtu.be/5z6VnWC6V2g?si=BBOdRKD7C3Fkk3Mq In this video I explain what SWR is in very simple terms as it relates to CB radio and GMRS radios. I explain how to test the SWR of your CB antenna or GMRS antenna and I explain the reasons why you should check the SWR of your GMRS or CB radio antenna. I also explain why you do not need to spend a lot of money on an SWR meter and why using an inexpensive SWR meter is just fine for most people using a CB radio or a GMRS radio. ►Want to help support my channel? Click the JOIN button and become a member for as low as $1.99/mo (cancel any time) - Click here for more info: https://www.youtube.com/@theNotarubicon/join ►► Or just click the $Thanks button at the bottom of the video ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return. .. Music by Stern Beats - You can find him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZqpJDgfWkCOJR70ou674w