>At 04:12 AM 8/3/1999 -0700, you wrote:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>Hi Pete,
>>>
>>>> >From time to time we've seen posts about how the SB-220's input network
>>>> >is badly designed for 10 meters, and that results in lower output.
>>>
>>>Part of the problem is lead lengths and component tolerances, as
>>>well as wiring dress.
>>>
>>? A Q of only 0.75 on 80m is also part of the problem - but only for
>>solid-state output radios.
>>
>>>There is no solution other than dropping the panel and working on
>>>the input.
>>>
>>? amen. Extending the multimeter wires and adding a ground wire makes
>>this a whole lot easier.
>
>Ah... good point. I'll check this out -- I assume you mean a ground wire
>between the panel and the chassis of the amp? It looked like a real
>nightmare otherwise...
? You need a ground wire if you operate the SB-220 with the front panel
removed. Otherwise, the multimeter does not work.
.
- cheers, Pete
Rich...
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures
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