[TowerTalk] Beam problems A3S

[Artmouton]

Yes it has the 40 meter addition.
I went up and checked to be sure that the traps were in the right place on 
each element and pointed in the right direction (arrow in).
I then confirmed that the traps for the director, reflector and Driven 
element are correct for each one.
I moved the DE in closer and got the SWR point on 20 to 14.100 but then 40 
meters went crazy again.
15 is still gone.
10 is ok

I think I need a different beam
Spent way too much time on this one.
Art K5FNQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Calder" <towertalk at n4zkf.com>
To: "'Artmouton'" <k5fnq at cox.net>; <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 6:00 AM
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Beam problems A3S


>
> I assume you have the 40 Meter kit since you mentioned it.
>
> If your VSWR is nuts on one band here is what could be the causes.
> One is that a trap is bad or mis-tuned (wrong spot). Another is
> that the antenna is too close to metal or another antenna. The
> third is that it needs the length re-adjusted.
>
> I assume all element lengths are correct and make sure that the
> element spacing is correct.
> Make sure the reflector and director spacing are not swapped.
>
> Check the traps ON the antenna with a grid dip meter or the
> MFJ grid dip attachment for the their analyzer.
>
> 73 Dave n4zkf
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Artmouton
> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:33 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Beam problems A3S
>
> Well, finally got the Cushcraft A3S cleaned and together.
> Got it on the roof with stands.
> I can find resonant point on 40 and 20 and will adjust for that.
> 10 also seems good.
> But 15 is bad, real bad.
> 5:1 SWR and not even close to change at either end of the band.
>
> Any suggestions?
> Bad trap?
> I will, recheck traps in the morning to be sure I have the right ones in 
> the
> right place but pretty sure that they are correct.
> I checked measurement but it is so far off that could not be the problem
>
> So, any way to "check" the 15M trap?
> Swap it with another?
> What tool or equipment do I need?
> I had a crew coming tomorrow to put it on the tower but cancelled because 
> of
> the problem 73, Art K5FNQ
>
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