What in the heck is a line isolator? Not much I haven't heard off in
a long ham career, but that is one!
Pat, K9JAUAt 02:23 AM 6/15/2012, you wrote:
>Also take the line isolator out and see if that helps.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>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
> >>
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