I'm curious, is this a new antenna?
John KK9A
o: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Cushcraft XM-240 problem
From: "Steve Baughn" <baughn@centurylink.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2015 14:11:51 -0400
I just installed an XM-240 10' above a HyGain TH-11 and 3' under a Diamond
X-50
2m vertical. This is all on top of a 71' tower. I cannot get a dip anywhere
in
the 40 meter band. We did not have a chance to check the antenna when we put
it
up as it was getting dark. I have replaced the balun although the old one
checked ok. I have checked the feedlines which show good. I am in the
process
of going back and checking the element lengths again just to be sure. I
checked
the coils for continuity and a low resistance of a couple ohms. I recall
reading awhile back where some had problems with the screw holding the coil
ends. I think the separation I have between antennas should be ok to avoid
any
interaction. I have a lift for the day so am trying to troubleshoot this.
Thanks for any suggestions.
73,
Steve, WD8NPL
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