[TowerTalk] Reflector Length Vs SWR

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

You can try temporarily using the driven element controller to operate
the reflector by rewiring the connections to the control box.  If it 
successfully can do that, then you probably need
to replace the driver chip in the controller.  That is the common
failure point.  Far more likely than the EHU being bad.

73
Rick N6RK

On 6/12/2021 1:42 PM, Tony wrote:
> All:
> 
> I noticed a loss in front-to-back ratio on my 3 element SteppIR and it 
> appears I lost the reflector motor. The front-to-back ratio doesn't 
> change when I try to modify the length of the reflector and the SWR 
> doesn't change at all.
> 
> The SWR does change when I modify the length of the director and driver 
> as does the f/b ratio so the motors on the other elements appear to be 
> working fine.
> 
> It looks like the reflector might be stuck in the fully retracted 
> position so it probably needs replacing. Before I order a new EHU, does 
> anyone know how to diagnose the older SteppIR controllers? The antenna 
> and controller are about 18 years old.
> 
> Tony -K2MO
> 
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