have you tried parking a stupid load (oops dummy load) at the top end of
the tower - far end of coax - to see if the coax might not be the source
of your problems...
I would not be surprised ot hear it was... or, a connector which is on
its last legs...
K4OJ
RLVZ@aol.com wrote:
> Here's the problem: A Hy-Gain TH3-Mk4 tribander works fine at 100 watts...
> but with a KW the SWR goes up when used for an hour or so at 50% duty cycle.
> I
> pulled the traps and all looked well except for a couple loose screws which I
> tightened but it didn't solve the problem. I have also tried replacing the
> balun without success.
>
> Any idears what could be the culprit?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dick- K9OM
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