I have gotten several replies and I appreciate this very much. Rather than
answer individually I will address the group with one email.
Several made suggestions about better coax. For clarification, the 9913 was
a generic expression. The coax is actually 25 feet of Cable Experts
Flexible low loss with factory N connectors, newly installed. I have a 30
ft piece of 1/2 inch Andrews hard-line which I will try sometime soon.
Some asked about the SWR. SWR measured about 1:5 to 1.
Some asked about noise. I am blessed with a low noise environment for 432
and 2 meters.
Some mentioned better antenna system and extra height. Nice if I could but
that doesn't address TX better than RX.
Some suggested better RX preamps and antenna mounted. Question-- Is antenna
mounting necessary for a 25 ft coax run???
Again, thanks for the suggestions.
David
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