CB antenna length

[Ryder]

My CB antenna got broken and my neighbor had an old antenna left over after changing to shorties. It is maybe 6 to 8 inches longer than what the old CB antenna use to be. I did not use the CB but would like to get the proper length before I install it. Is there a standard length to cut it to. I know it has to be checked with a SWR meter if I want to transmit. That is why I would like to get it close to the right length.

Thanks

[specialx1]

think ya hook it up and check meter and then snip it as you go till you get proper reading ,but im sure more informed will answer ya
Specialx1

[codyshop]

think ya hook it up and check meter and then snip it as you go till you get proper reading ,but im sure more informed will answer ya
Specialx1

That is exactly how you do it.  Try and get as close to 1:1 as you can.  Ray

[Blockhead80]

if you have a swr meter check
http://www.wearecb.com/support/setcbantenna.htm
for the information that you need

[x52gnr]

think ya hook it up and check meter and then snip it as you go till you get proper reading ,but im sure more informed will answer ya
Specialx1

agreed...makes quite a bit of difference when tuned in right

[Panzer]

Without a SWR meter kinda tough.
Another way........if you have a signal meter on the radio you can use that.
Turn radio on to the middle of all the channels, key the mic first to get a reading.
Then snip, snip, snip a little at a time to get the highest reading when keyed.
Maybe a trip to Radio Shack, they could lend their SWR meter to you while you snip.

Again, just saying