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Re: [TowerTalk] Flaky dipole

To: "Wes Attaway (N5WA)" <wesattaway@bellsouth.net>, Robie Elms <ruler55@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Flaky dipole
From: MICHAEL BROWN <k9mi@comcast.net>
Reply-to: MICHAEL BROWN <k9mi@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 11:22:26 -0400 (EDT)
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Solid ladder line breaks pretty easy, stranded is more durable. Just another 
possibility.

73, Mike K9MI


> On August 1, 2016 at 10:27 AM Robie Elms <ruler55@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Tim,
> 
> I believe Wes is correct and you have a intermittent connection.  I have 
> found breaks in the 450 ohm ladder line I use in a similar set up.  My line 
> has copper clad steel conductors and it appears corrosion is the root cause. 
> I perform a visual check when I see erratic behavior and repair or replace as 
> necessary.
> 
> Robie. - AJ4F
> 
> > On Aug 1, 2016, at 08:33, Wes Attaway (N5WA) <wesattaway@bellsouth.net> 
> > wrote:
> > 
> > It sounds like a connection is loose somewhere along the line.  You probably
> > need to "wiggle" some things to see if you can cause a reproduction of the
> > problem.
> > 
> >   -------------------
> > Wes Attaway (N5WA)
> > (318) 393-3289 - Shreveport, LA
> > Computer/Cellphone Forensics
> > AttawayForensics.com
> >   -------------------
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> > Timothy Holmes
> > Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 7:34 AM
> > To: ham-antennas@yahoogroups.com; Tower Talk; cq-contest@contesting.com
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] Flaky dipole
> > 
> > Hi folks. Sending this to multiple groups to gain expertise.
> > 
> > My primary dipole is acting strange.  Its 135 feet of wire up 40 feet.  Fed
> > with ladderline. As I am transmitting I noticevthe swr going from low to
> > high suddenly for a few seconds and then back.  Initially I thought it was
> > my auto tuner showing damage, butvI put an MFJ manual tuner in place and I
> > can clearly see it happening on the meter.  I dont think it is wind moving
> > the wire, as it was calm when it was happening.  The feed goes from the
> > rig, through the antenna switch to the tuner, then out the window via a
> > bulkhead connector and to the 4:1 balun via a 2 foot coax, and then to the
> > ladderline.
> > 
> > Any ideas on where to look for issues, and or testing methods?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > TIM
> > W8TAH
> > -- 
> > 
> > Tim Holmes - W8TAH
> > Sent from my LG Stylo
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