How do you know the capacitors are good?

Howard #3

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From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 3:27 PM
Subject: hf9v


> Hi;
> I know a few folks here have used an hf9v vertical.  The good news is 
> that I stumbled upon some very talented help and might get my antenna 
> issues resolved.  The not so good news is that this was taken apart, 
> cleaned, put back up and my problem persists.  80 and 40 meters work as 
> expected but the rest has a very very low impedance.  We checked all 
> three capacitors and they are good.  I am using the matching cable at 
> the base to bring the impedance down to 50 ohms.  We're going to take it 
> down again later this week but wonder if anyone has some thoughts as to 
> what to look for?
> 
> -- 
> richard