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Viper_24
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Username: Viper_24

Post Number: 33
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 4:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have buddy who just got the antenna for christmas and he is having trouble getting the SWR's down. He said his little wil antenna is receiving better than the Patriot. He has 58U coax. i know that is the cheap stuff and high db loss per 100. He has a 140-150 run to make up a hill. I thought it might be a grounded out pl259 but any help or ideas would be welcome.

Thanks
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Patzerozero
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Username: Patzerozero

Post Number: 4754
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 6:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

have access to an analyzer like an mfj259? if not, try bringing the antenna to the radio-or radio to the antenna, using a shorter piece of better grade coax. like 20' or less & just put the antenna on a temporary mount at least 10-12' above the ground. if swr is good, you know 150' of 58 coax is exacerbating any problems.
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 1531
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 9:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yup i agree with pat
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
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Viper_24
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Post Number: 34
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Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 7:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I completely forgot about using an antenna analyzer. 30yrs old and my brain has quit working.
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Dale
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Post Number: 1532
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, December 28, 2009 - 8:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

what exactly are your swrs?are they higher on1or on 40
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