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Re: [Amps] Pulsing SWR Meter

To: Amplifier Reflector <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Pulsing SWR Meter
From: Jay Sturtevant <k2ztdx@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2023 09:15:44 -0500
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Thank you for your suggestions, they are all appreciated!

I hope to spend time today trying to find the problem and make the
appropriate repair.  Hopefully, I'll be able to report the Nye Viking Mb IV
A 's SWR circuit is functioning again.

73,
Jay, K2ZT


On Tue, Dec 26, 2023, 9:33 AM Jay Sturtevant <k2ztdx@gmail.com> wrote:

> I use a Nye Viking MB IV (4) A  antenna tuner after my Command HF 2500
> Amplifier. The antenna tuner has never had a problem and has always been
> adequate for matching any of my antennas.
>
> I recently noticed the SWR meter in the Nye Viking tuner pulsing. The
> power meter was unaffected.  In the past, this pulse Iindicated the 9 volt
> battery powering the SWR and power meters needed replacement, however, a
> new battery did not stop the SWR meter pulsing this time.
>
> I measured the voltage of the new battery at 9.79 volts. I made the
> mistake of not measuring the voltage of the 9 volt battery I removed from
> the tuner before I disposed of it, however, it had been in the tuner for at
> least 3 years.
>
> Your suggestions would be appreciated!
> Thanks!
>
> Jay, K2ZT
>
>
>
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