Also take the line isolator out and see if that helps.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: Talking watt meter?


> Eric,
>
> I'm wondering which of the 20 meter dipoles you have from Hy power?
> His full size 20 meter dipole is 35 feet long and would really need some
> pruning, but I'm guessing you are using one of the shortened /loaded
> dipoles from the QRP/stealth page on his site.
>  I think one is at 20 feet and the other at 12 feet.
>
> You should of course check the docs you got with the antenna, but I
> think  my earlier  suggestion is valid, and you should try shortening
> the ends a bit.  The docs will tell you  how much  a length  change will
>  affect the resonant point, and  by how much.  If you are using one of
> the super short  antennas, a  small change will have a big effect, and
> it may be easy to over shoot and you wind up going from to long, to too
> short and jump over the resonant point.
>
>          I've used his antennas, and currently have one up for
> 40/80/160.  The antenna docs should have tuning/adjustment instructions,
> and you should follow them, even though it's going to be hard just using
> the autotuner to see what works.
>
> 73, hang in their.  You have too much nice gear there to just have it on
> display for visitors.
>
> Steve KW3A
>
>
> On 6/14/2012 8:32 AM, Eric Clegg wrote:
>> Hi Steve,
>> Thanks for the useful info.
>>
>> I'm going to try shortening the dipoles or probably concentrate on one 
>> only.
>>
>> I'm glad I just have to bring in the traps a little and not actually
>> physically cut any wires.
>>
>> I'm using new cables short ones of course from the Kenwood to the 
>> balcony.
>>
>> I also have an MFJ line isolator between the rig and the cable that goes 
>> out
>> to my balcony.
>>
>> I may see if I can hear the 20 meter net this Sunday.
>>
>> Have a great rest of the week.
>>
>> Eric
>> KU3I
>>