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Re: Amplifiers and SWR.
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Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:09:52 -0400
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Rick,

You may have some sort of matching network on the input side of your 
amplifier, and if it has changed, you should probably adjust it.  I wouldn't 
try to correct this with the auto tuner in your radio.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:24
Subject: Amplifiers and SWR.


> Hi list.
> Using my TW-1 and MFJ versa tuner, I set my SWR as low as I can get it.
> Say 1.01 to 1 on 20 meters. Then I tune the amp.
> After tuning the amp I check my SWR again, and it's up to say 2.4 to 1.
> Is this normal, and should I readjust the SWR again with the amp on?
> Thanks in advance, and 7 3.
>

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