[TowerTalk] 6M Beam being weird

[Mike]

Scott MacKenzie wrote:
> All:
>  
> I have a 6M beam that is showing high SWR (10:1).  I checked each connector
> to the antenna by disconnecting and placing a dummy load.  Finally up at the
> antenna, I disconnected the antenna, and placed the dummy load as the
> antenna.  Readings were 1:1 SWR.  I then clean up the connector at the
> antenna, and retest.  SWR is still high.
>  
> I then pull down the antenna (K1FO or similar - not M2) and check it out.  
>  
> With the coax disconnected, I check the connector - good continuity from the
> center pin to the otherside of the connector (where the gamma match is
> attached.  
>  
> I check from center pin to ground on the conductor to see if shorted -
> Circuit is open.
>  
> I check to make sure I have continuity between outside of gamma and rest of
> antenna. Circuit is fine - and shows continuity.  
>  
> The only thing I can think of left is to replace the coax less shield inside
> the gamma.
>  
> What else can it be?
>  
> I was hoping to get this up higher in the air for the summer Es season.
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Scott
> _______________________________________________
The rig isn't an ICOM ProII is it? I had a brand new one that had the 6M 
problem(un-beknownst to me), and I was assembling a new antenna, It 
exhibited a very high SWR.
73, Mike NF4L