Topband: Coax issues

[Tom W8JI]

I can find faults on 3000 ft cable runs within a few feet, so I'm sure you 
could get within that range.

That will save you time.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Smith" <Gary at ka1j.com>
To: <Topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: Coax issues


> Thank you all for the replies, I didn't know the 259B will do this.
>
> I'm off to remove the antenna from the coax and will come back in try
> and follow the directions in the manual I downloaded. I bought the
> 259B on fleabay as a LCD replacement to the MFJ-207 SWR analyzer for
> pruning my antenna wires and I've never used it for anything else.
>
> Silver lining: This is a perfect day a test of my Weller PSI100K
> Portasol butane soldering iron I got last summer. I've got a couple
> hand warmers started to keep the butane warm while I'm outside, the
> butane pressure drops with cold temps. I don't have 350 feet of
> extension cord and could never repair it outside without something
> portable.
>
> Here's hoping it's not to hard to follow the instructions accurately,
> find the bugger & then resolve. I've got a bad right foot so the less
> trips out into the snow will make it easier on me.
>
> thanks!
>
> Gary
> KA1J
>
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