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Subject: [TowerTalk] TH7 problem
From: w2up@mindspring.com (Barry Kutner)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 10:21:26 -0500
Hi all,
Good to see the reflectors back up.

One of my TH7s developed some problems recently, and I wonder 
if anyone has ideas where to look for trouble.

I purchased this TH7 used about 2 years ago. I was told it was just 
a few years old and appeared to be in excellent condition. I am 
using a Palomar BA-2000 balun with it. 

Recently, the antenna has developed a higher than usual SWR on 
15 and 20 meters, running between 2:1 and 2.5:1. It is just about 
flat across both bands. 10m seems to be fine.  Has anyone else 
had similar problems? Is the most likely source the traps on one of 
the driven elements? Comments appreciated.

73,
Barry
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Barry Kutner, W2UP              Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA         FRC         alternate: barry@w2up.wells.com

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