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Re: [TenTec] Low power output on Argonaut V

To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Low power output on Argonaut V
From: Wj5mh@aol.com
Reply-to: tentec@contesting.com
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2003 12:50:47 EDT
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In a message dated 6/29/2003 11:45:49 AM Central Standard Time, 
ghoffman@spacetech.com writes:

> I'd start by assuming the internal meter is correct, and look for a bad
> connection between the radio and the external tuner, power meter, etc.
> 
> 73 de Gary, AA2IZ
> 

Amen...  Check the obvious first.  Connect a borrowed (stand alone) dummy 
load directly to the Argonaut V output through a short, known good, newly 
built, 
50 ohm coax jumper, and see what the rig's meter reads.

You didn't say what tuner you were using, but many have problems with cheap 
female coax connectors.  Also, your coax jumper may be defective (ground not 
connected).  Remember, you're external swr indicator is at the end of the 
jumper 
inside the tuner.

Good luck.
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