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Intermediate Member
Username: Sinker
Post Number: 198
Registered: 8-2005
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Not sure if this is an Antenna, Coax or Amplifier question. Guess all three so didn't know where to put it, sorry Lon.
Hey thanks to Starface my Maco V-5000 is sitting pretty atop its tower but now I have some SWR questions and perhaps issues:
OK the SWR readings running bearfoot are as follows:
- Channel 1 = 1.3:1
- Channel 20 = 1.1:1
- Channel 40 = 1.1:1
I like this and can live with it.
NOW - when I turn on the KLV nothing changes when it is in Stand By mode but once turned to Ready I get the following results:
SWR Reading Between Radio and Amp:
- Channel 1 = 1.5:1
- Channel 20 = 1.7:1
- Channel 40 = 1.9:1
These reading worry me and seem reversed from the readings above - I can't figure it out.
NOW the strange part is the reading between the Amp and the Antenna are as follows when also on:
- Channel 1 = 1.3:1
- Channel 20 = 1.3:1
- Channel 40 = 1.4:1
Could be better and may need to work on this.
So QUESTION 1: Why when the amp is on do the SWR Readings between the radio and amp go so high and why not in line with their barefoot readings (seems they reverse but higher)?
Question 2: What can I do to correct this problem?
Question 3: Am I going to hurt my equipment running it with these numbers?
BTW - Getting things dialed in, with 1.5 watts input on HI/HI2 I am getting just over 500 watts dead key and 750 watts swing on AM. I usually run it on LOW/HI1 and Dead Key about 300 and swing to between 450 and 500 watts on AM.
OH YEAH
Question 4: I have about 10' to 15' of extra coax laying on the ground. If I cut it to length and put on a new end will this change my SWR for the worse (I don't wanna do that - no way no how)...
Sorry if these question seems basic and dumb but I am still learning. Still have to clean up the installation a bit and then will get pics for all of you.
Tim
CEF-634
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