[TenTec] RF Gain and SWR

[Robert Weingaertner]

There is nothing wrong. The diodes in most SWR meters are a little
non linear, especially at low levels. At low power the diode in
the reverse or SWR arm of the SWR bridge is operating in a
very nonlinear region and therefore is giving an inaccurate
reading. Don't worry about it.

		73, Bob WB2VUF


nw4p@mary.xtn.net wrote:
> 
>    This may be a no brainer for some but I need some help!
> With my RF gain at 3:00, the SWR will be 1:3(example) if I
> turn the gain fully clockwise, the SWR goes to to 1:7. The
> radio is an Omni 6+, 18 months old, with no problems and this
> doesn't seem to effect the performance.  What's going on??
>   Thanks &  73
>   Richard  NW4P
> 
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