[TowerTalk] bIG ANTENNA PROBLEM

Tom Osborne w7why at verizon.net
Sun Nov 16 11:43:16 EST 2008


Even if there is a dead short where the antenna attaches to the feedline, 
there should be a minimum somewhere.  Very narrow, but minimum.  I know from 
experience whence I speak :-).  I'd check the tuner.  73
Tom W7WHY



> Did you check the wire elements for continuity?    If you are using
> insulated wire, there could be a break in one of the side elements
> and that could mess up your SWR ratings.   Same for a break in
> the feeder wire.
>
> Just a thought...
>
> =================  Richards - K8JHR  =================
>
>  Tony said =
>>
>   I can not tune this antenna what
>> so ever. it doesnt even move, its fixed at past 6:1 swr.
>> _______________________________________________



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