How To Test for a Defective CB Coax
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An defective CB coax cable will result in sky-high SWR. Fortunately, testing CB coax is very straightforward and we show you how.
Shorts in your coax cable will prevent your CB installation from working properly. While they aren't too common, it's important to make sure your coax isn't defective when troubleshooting. To test your coax for shorts, you need to be familiar with testing electrical resistance. If you're not, please refer to our guide on Understanding Electrical Resistance before reading further.
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