In a message dated 11/14/02 12:48:06 PM Pacific Standard Time,
alwilliams@olywa.net writes:
> If the insulation in foam type coax gets wet, does that effect the vswr?
It shouldn't unless there's a cut in the jacket that allows water to get
it. The more common problem is water in the connector due to poor
weatherproofing.
> Or, if the vswr is low, does that confirm that the coax has
> not get wet inside?
Mostly. If it looks like an antenna (dip in the swr), everything is okay.
If you've got high swr EVERYWHERE, then it's usually a coax/connector problem.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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