Finally got my Hy-Gain SPT 500 penetrator set up for 11 meter

[whiteastro]

Of coarse avoiding damage to your radio is priority #1 in setting SWR, but geographic area is also a concern for some of us due to limitations it puts on us running barefoot in a mountainous area. I checked out Richmond VA info and it looks like you have low rolling hills with a elevation of less than 200' above sea level so it looks like your more fortunate when it comes to radio communications. Around here we have extreme sudden changes in elevation almost like riding a huge rolley coaster and doing it barefoot is a pain in the back side. If your getting in the DX game you just turn on the foot warmer to help you out. Myself I'm starting to tire of the extra noise when skip isn't rolling so the warmer is staying off most of the time. Thanks for the input and thoughts and like always Happy DXing!

[Big Moe]

Just an FYI...I've been around CB's for better than 40 years. I appreciate tips and tricks to getting things done as I may have forgotten a few things over time .