Just solved the problem. Bad RF1J relay (one of several used to switch
array from 3800 to 3525.)
I had a lightning strike over the summer, and this was the only relay
that survived at that time. Guess it was wounded and finally died...
73,
Barry W2UP
Mirko S57AD wrote:
> Hi Barry,
>
> specs at mentioned site says full legal power. Have no idea why it
> arcs. But, maybe arced relays in relay box?
>
> 73 & HNY
>
> Mirko, S57AD
>
> Barry pravi:
>> I'm troubleshooting one of my 80m slopers which has some kind of
>> intermittent in it. I've eliminated the coax and relay box, as when
>> I connect a dummy load to the end of the coax, it's fine.
>>
>> The sloper is copperweld, with a Budwig HQ-1 center insulator. If
>> you're not familiar with it, take a look here:
>> http://www.budwig.com/antenna_connector_and_insulators.htm
>> I wonder if I fried this center insulator - I was running a KW on 80m
>> at the time my Acom amp indicated an arc fault. There is no power
>> rating in the specs, which makes me wonder about it.
>> Does anyone have any experience with these center insulators and what
>> their power rating might be?
>> Tnx,
>> Barry W2UP
>>
>>
>
>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA
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