[Amps] SB-220 high input SWR

Jim jimw7ry at gmail.com
Mon Mar 11 18:39:20 EDT 2019


Make sure you use at least a 6' RG58 (or similar 66% velocity factor) 
jumper between the amplifier and the radio.

Report back as to your findings then.

Thanks
73
Jim W7RY

On 3/8/2019 6:30 PM, Warren Volz wrote:
> All,
>
> I believe I have an issue with the input SWR on my SB220. It's
> frequently around 2:1 on 40 and 20m. I believe this is not where it's
> supposed to be. Is it worth adjusting the input coils or would it be
> better to check elsewhere for issues? Someone suggested checking the
> mica caps connected to the band switch. When I rehabbed this amp I
> thought I checked those and they were ok, but it's possible something
> changed or I didn't actually confirm they were working.
>
> -Warren KD5YPH
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