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Assuming your radio & antenna are in good condition & properly installed, all that is left to do is check the SWR. You can google it for the technical explanation but this is a reference to how well your antenna is “matched” to your Radio. You can buy a SWR meter at a truck stop for app. $20. The antenna “length” will need to be adjusted to achieve the lowest possible SWR ratio. 1:1 is ideal. If it’s a new rig chances are it’s ok as is. Your radio may also have a built in SWR meter. I would try it first and see how it transmits. If it has acceptable distance then I wouldn’t touch it. Also, never ever transmit without an antenna connected.......you may release the smoke.