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[TowerTalk] hardline sweep - strange result

To: "towertalk@contesting.com" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] hardline sweep - strange result
From: "John Keating" <john.keating@outlook.com>
Reply-to: John Keating <john.keating@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:47 +0000
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Jim and Dan, thanks for the comments and suggestions. I ran Zplots TL params on data from my TAPR VNA and saw no unusual results. I rescanned the cable with the RigExpert but viewed the data on AntScope2 software which showed the step response reflection coefficient stayed at zero. AntScope has a specific cable parameter selection for FSJ4 cable, while the RigExpert unit itself does not (it only permits selection of a limited set of cables and velocity factors). I suspect the anomaly is due to the algorithm or parameters stored in the unit being different from those in the PC software. I sent an inquiry to RigExpert but don't expect to hear back given the situation in Ukraine. Meanwhile I will proceed on the basis that the cable is in good condition.

73, John K7LY
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