On Thu, 2008-06-26 at 18:22 -0700, John Kountz wrote:
> Fellow Ten Tec People:
>
> Perhaps someone has had a similar problem (and found a solution).
>
> Mic gain is very sensitive and, if slightly above 8 o'clock , causes the
> transmitter to go into slow oscillation.
Sounds like the PC board grounds need to be tightened by tightening all
the PC board mounting screws.
>
> And, using an MFJ antenna tuner, it is impossible to get anywhere near a
> rational SWR on 20 meters. The antenna being a Buddipole set-up for 20
> and regularly used with a 706 mk IIG or an FT897D with neither having
> any trouble going below an SWR of 1.2.
The tuned antenna presents a narrow band matched load. This trouble
sounds like the Scout has some spurious outputs at a non trivial level.
>
> An adequate ground was provided. The Budddipole is at a nominal 12 feet
> above a deck which is about 400 feet above and looks out at the Pacific
> Ocean.
>
> I welcome any questions, experiences, thoughts, ideas, solutions are
> absolutely.
>
> 73 de John Kountz, KE6GFF/T6EE
73, Jerry, K0CQ
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