Have you checked the output and SWR of the exciter into a dummy load
using the same piece of coax?
73 and good luck,
Roger (K8RI)
Donald Fox wrote:
> Not sure why posts have been either slow or not appearing at all today.
>
> As one lister suggested, I substituted another coax jumper of a different
> length to rule out any issues there. No change.
>
> Also removed bottom access panel, and swapped input 1365pc relay with the
> output relay. No change.
>
> During this process, I did note that a few of the input circuit coils seem to
> be loose on their forms due to the glue aging and not holding their form
> properly.
> I am considering replacing the pair of .01 disk caps that couple rf from the
> input relay to the cathodes.
>
> Puzzling that all five bands input swr of 1.7 or higher. Makes me think the
> problem is a common issue to all bands. Possibly a cap somewhere along the
> chain that has gotten leaky.
>
> Don
>
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