In gusty winds, the SWR on my Force 12 C-3 fluctuates, as seen on the
transmitter SWR meter and confirmed on an MFJ-259. Condition appears to
be more evident on 15 and 10 than on 20.
I'm trying to determine whether it is the antenna or the feedline. I keep
looking at the three radiator elements on the C-3 and their close spacing
and wonder if their mutual coupling is particularly position (and thereby
wind) sensitive.
Would appreciate any comments.
73, Dennis, W1UF
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