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Default Uniden 525 VHF and general question

On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:35:08 +0000, goofball_star_dot_etal
wrote:

Accurate SWR measurements also require clear dry conditions. An
overcast day will affect the readings.

Probably a Ham's old wives' tale. Your average VSWR meter is not very
accurate, although still quite useful. This leads to all sorts of BS.
The device I use cost more than my boat..


Nope, not an old wives tale at all.


Do you have a rational explanation then?


I think the dog is peeing on the fire hydrant in an attempt at humor.

If not he's barking up the wrong tree.