This morning I set two alarms to get up in
time for the V8 SS, my timer failed to do
the job Sunday. Nothing heard on 160 &
then I see they're active on 80. I barely
hear them but I try, my only V8 was on 10M
in 91. Then comes that they're on 160 so I
switch bands. Barely can hear them on 160
& I'm trying but I see the ALC on the amp
is bright in the red, not good.
No HF bands working, showing an open to
the antenna. A quick test & it's not in
the shack. Pitch black outside, decide to
fight in better conditions, pick up the
cat & go back to bed.
Come daylight I find out, thankfully, it's
not the remote coax or worse, the
Polyphaser Lightning protector at the
ground rod outside the shack gave up the
ghost. One of the "non replaceable" tubes
in it. Jumpered over for the moment, I'll
back on the air for tonight's foray. need
to see if I can find/fit/get a replacement
in there. The SWR is a bit too high,
doesn't bother the tank or tubes but looks
like the gas tube doesn't like it.
The best laid plans... We've all been
there. Hihi
73,
Gary
KA1J
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