A couple of weeks ago I posted an email about the receive in my Icom 706 occasionally dropping down on some bands, and coming back after you click the mic or key putting the rig into transmit. After
Check all of your antenna's connections. Anyplace there is a nut and stud, can cause corrosion and poor connections. Or anyplace something relies on a bolt or screw. I have had this problem before on
My guess is that the balun has a cold-solder joint in it. 73 Don N8DE Check all of your antenna's connections. Anyplace there is a nut and stud, can cause corrosion and poor connections. Or anyplace
Perhaps. I would also look for bad connections that are the result of junk connectors or badly soldered connectors. 99% of all connectors sold at hamfests, and even by most dealers selling to hams, a
I recommend the RF Connection <http://therfc.com>. They sell both junk and the good stuff (not just Amphenol, but other ones they have dug into). you can get junk from them, but if you ask they will
I second that. Used RF Connection for years. Hi Pete! Steve N4JQQ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@cont
I agree on quality connectors from Amphenol. Don't be misled in your thinking those. Most Amphenol PL-259s are no longer made in the USA I don't believe. Most of Amphenol's manufacturing is in China
And, don't forget relay contacts. Vacuum relays are usually ok, but any crack in the glass or ceramic obviously could be a problem. And, self cleaning contacts may be probably ok. But plain old conta
I've used them and Davis. Tell them what you want and you'll get it. I'm not as hung up on Amphenol maybe because I've had several that had no threads or an incomplete center conductor from them, but