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Re: [Amps] Input SWR

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Input SWR
From: vk3pa@vk3pa.com
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:55:50 -0500
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Quoting Dan <n5ar@air-pipe.com>:

> I believe you are correct Tomas. The amps I have used do not usually
> show a very low input SWR over the entire band, particularly the wider
> bands.
> 73, Dan, N5AR


> Try feeding into a 50 ohm dummy load es see if ok es also try  
> differant length of feed cable between amp es tranceiver..
>

Tomas Hood wrote:
>> Another question:
>>
>> When I am bypassing the amp (amp is in Standby mode), the SWR reading
>> on my Icom IC-7000 exciter shows nearly 1:1 through the amp into the
>> antenna tuner/matching network.  When I switch from Standby to Operate
>> mode (Ameritron AL-80A), the SWR reading moves closer to 1.4:1 - is
>> this an indication that the input stage of the amp needs to be
>> aligned?
>>
>> I am very new to this amp world... thanks for helping me get my bearings...
>>
>>
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