[TenTec] Omni VII first impressions....odd things i.e. SWRvalues

[N4NT]

I wouldn't think the Bird could show a bad cable between itself and the rig. 
In fact, what you report is just what I'd expect if that cable is bad.

Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VII first impressions....odd things i.e. 
SWRvalues


> Mike:
>
>
> OK you convinced me.  Yes, give Paul at Tentec a call maybe on Monday.
> Don't know if they are working Christmas Eve however.  May have to wait
> after Christmas.
>
> One thing you didn't cover.  What's the output power as indicated on the
> Bird?  I ask, wondering if the SWR value seen by the internal bridge is
> causing any power foldback.  If it is not, then enjoy the operation and 
> feel
> comfortable that it is only an indication issue, thus not affecting
> operation.
>
> 73
> Merry Christmas
>
> Bob, K4TAX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Bryce" <prosolar at sssnet.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 9:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VII first impressions....odd things i.e.
> SWRvalues
>
>
>> bob and all..
>>
>> Here's the set up once again
>>
>> Radio running from a 14.0 volt supply
>> one coax cable from the Omni VII to a bird wattmeter with correct slug.
>> a second coax cable to a 50 Ohm dummy load
>>
>> Dummy load is within specifications
>>
>> Press "tune"
>>
>> Omni VII goes into low transmit
>>
>> SWR meter shows 9:9 to 1
>>
>> Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power (ok, the meter's needle moves
>> upward the width of the needle)
>>
>>
>> Press "tune"
>>
>> Omni VII goes into low transmit
>>
>> SWR meter shows 4.5 to 1
>>
>> Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
>>
>> Press "Tune"
>>
>> Omni VII shows 2:1 to 1
>>
>> Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
>>
>> Press "Tune"
>> Omni VII shows 9.9 to 1
>>
>> Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
>>
>> Press "tune"
>>
>> Omni VII shows 1.1 to 1
>>
>> Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
>>
>>
>> same problem with either antenna port
>> NO internal antenna tuner installed
>>
>> Same problem on all bands
>>
>> I could keep going but I hope you see what I am talking about
>>
>> The problem is NOT a coax connector or bad cable, the bird would have
>> shown that.
>>
>> I'll have to give TT a call after the holidays..
>>
>>
>> Mike, WB8VGE
>> SunLight Energy Systems
>> The Heathkit Shop
>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
>
>