I would make sure that the connectors on the radio and meter are tight.
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From: "mark Torgerson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:18 PM
Subject: Question About TW 1 and readings


> Hi=20
>     I have a tw 1 talking watt and SWR meter. Well, I have been pretty =
> pleased with the unit but I am beginning to wonder about the readings it =
> gives. I put up about a quarter wave of wire for 75 meters. Then I =
> tested the SWR reading. it tested high at the high end of the band and =
> down around 3.5 MHz I had a reading of about 3.8. So, I trimmed the =
> antenna and found the SWR dropping. Then I took off more wire and the =
> SWR jumped to 19 or 20. So, I figured out a quick way to add some wire =
> to the antenna and the SWR jumped to 30. The miter was sitting on top of =
> the radio. So, I moved the meter and the SWR went higher yet. Sadly the =
> 12 volt power cord fell out of the meter shorted on a ground source and =
> shut down the power supply before I could continue farther. My question =
> is are the SWR readings accurate? Are the actually the readings of the =
> antenna, or is the radio interfering with the meters readings? Is it an =
> issue with something else like the cable? At best I am feeling confused. =
> The readings are not matching what I have been taught about the lengths =
> of antennas and SWR readings.=20
>     Any insights are appreciated.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
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