The LEDs on the amplifier would show the OUTPUT SWR not the input SWR
that the radio sees...
Are you confusing the issue?
Thanks
73
Jim W7RY
On 3/14/2020 5:52 PM, BRADLEY FOCKEN wrote:
Hello Robert,
The 89 was set up using a 6 foot length of RG58.
Try that and see what you get then it should be below 1.5. I would not
recommend messing with the tuned input as it will cause the next person a
similar problem.
73
Brad K0HM
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Subject: [Amps] ALPHA 89
I have Alpha 89 on test bench, it's an amp I've used for several years and
decided to sell.
On 40 meters the Alpha input SWR, using the Alpha LEDs about 1.2 to 1
The K3 reads 2.9 to 1
An outboard MFJ meter shows 2.5
I've tried different coax jumpers, lengths, etc.
SWR improves (2.9 best) as increase Alpha to 1500 Watts output but at ten
watt "Test" output of K3, the SWR indicates on K3 near 15 to 1
Bands outside 40/80 are fine. 80 is more 2 to 1 input, other bands, 1.1 to
1.
Thoughts??
73 W5AJ
Robert
Midland, Texas
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