[TowerTalk] A word about my X7

[Gedas]

I wanted to pass along some info to those with or thinking about getting the CC X7.  Last weekend I started putting mine together and after a couple days work the entire antenna was assembled and installed up at 75 feet.  Initial SWR tests were terrible.  3 to 4 to 1 on all bands. After eliminating the long run of coax out to the base of the tower it was time to take the antenna down to take a closer look.  My first stop was the black box with matching transformer at the feedpoint.  Once opened up I saw that the center conductor off the SO-239 had no solder on it and the wire that was supposed to be connected about 1/4" away.  Within 10 minutes the repair was made and the antenna was heading back up the tower.  SWR now looks fine.  So, just a warning, take a few moments to pop the cover off and take a quick look.

Gedas, W8BYA

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