> What on earth could cause SWR readings like that? Could it be something
> as simple as a component of the antenna not making contact where it
Damaged feedline (water ingress likely) and oxidized joints in the aluminum
tubing. In that order.
> should or damaged traps or is it something more complex?
It can't be that complex, it doesn't even have a microprocessor.....
>The antenna
> shows relative SWR dips in all of the bands, is that significant? What
Yes, shows the traps are OK.
> are the odds of being able to fix this? All comments greatly
> appreciated.
100% . Well worth the price of taking it down.
73 Don
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