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Re: [Amps] Input SWR

To: nw7us.heliophile@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] Input SWR
From: Dan <n5ar@air-pipe.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:44:46 -0700
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I believe you are correct Tomas. The amps I have used do not usually 
show a very low input SWR over the entire band, particularly the wider 
bands. 
73, Dan, N5AR

Tomas Hood wrote:
> Another question:
>
> When I am bypassing the amp (amp is in Standby mode), the SWR reading
> on my Icom IC-7000 exciter shows nearly 1:1 through the amp into the
> antenna tuner/matching network.  When I switch from Standby to Operate
> mode (Ameritron AL-80A), the SWR reading moves closer to 1.4:1 - is
> this an indication that the input stage of the amp needs to be
> aligned?
>
> I am very new to this amp world... thanks for helping me get my bearings...
>
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