> Hello Amp. Fans
>
> Should the amp. bypass circuit introduce a SWR reading of around 1.3 to 1
> at 14 MHz. when a 50 Ohm dummy load is connected to the output of the amp.
> and a SWR analyzer connected to the amp's input?
>
> The homemade amp. has a RB2A Jennings DPDT vacuum relay for switching the
> input and output. A 4 inch run of 1/2 inch wide copper flashing is run
> from the ouput pole of the RB2 to the center pin of the output coax
> connector (SO 239). A couple inch length of 3/8 inch braid is used between
> the normally closed terminals, A 10 inch length of RG 58 is run from the
> other RB2 pole to a BNC chassis connector (the shield is connected to the
> chassis at one end).
Replace the 1/2" flashing with the center conductor from a piece of RG8/U.
Ground the RG-58U at BOTH ends.
Take another reading and report back.
(((73)))
Phil, K5PC
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