[TowerTalk] KT34A Preliminary Checkout and VSWR measurements

[Jeff Maass]

Dave, K6LL:

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

My old (I'm the third owner) KT34XA is going up tomorrow, and
today was the day to double-check all the hardware. Using the
DVM and your advice, I've found four element halves in need
of repair.

Thanks for the timely application of your accumulated KT34XA wisdom!

73,
Jeff Maass       jmaass@columbus.rr.com     Located near Columbus Ohio
         USPSA # L-1192       NROI/CRO    Amateur Radio K8ND
    Maass' IPSC Resources Page:  http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Hachadorian" <k6ll@juno.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 1:05 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] KT34A Preliminary Checkout and VSWR measurements


> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 23:12:31 -0500 David Rich <kg0us@swbell.net> writes:
> > 
> > I finally have my KT34A put together after spending two years new in 
> > the
> > box.
> 
> Here's another good test to perform.
> 
> On each element half,
> Connect a DC Ohmmeter between the 10 meter outer capacitor tube
> and the 15 meter outer capacitor tube. The reading should be less
> than about 0.5 ohm. Shake the element while taking the reading to
> detect any intermittents. This one measurement checks every joint
> in the element half. Don't forget to subtract the resistance of
> the ohmmeter leads.
> 
> Also, do the following test: connect a DC ohmmeter between the two
> halves of the rear driven element. The meter should show a short,
> through the flat phasing straps, the matching section, and the balun.
> 
> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
> Big Bear, CA
> K6LL@juno.com
> 
> 
> 
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