Re: [VHFcontesting] KB6KQ FT-100

[John Byerly <mtnlion@xmtservices.net>]

Michael,

I ran into that problem with my "New Style" KB6KQ loop last June 
contest. What I discovered was that the loading coil inside the matching 
assembly had come loose at the loop and was causing the problems. I used 
some lock tite and sealed the screws on permanantly but I was still not 
really happy with it so I sold it to another ham who uses it here 
hapilly on his tower and I got Norm to make some of the "Old Style" 
loops for me to use on the rover. If you don't want to replace the loop, 
get locktite. Be very careful getting the match box apart however, it's 
screwed and glued.

Hope this helps!

John N7ROJ


Michael Urich wrote:
> OK maybe I should have added this to the original post so here goes.
>
> Yes, I tried a different piece of coax (twice) that was in service on a higher 
> band just to make
> sure.  All three pieces were virtually brand new JSC RG-8X less than 25' long.
>
> The FT-100 has had the mods performed by Yaesu while under warranty.
>
> I have used the FT-100 on other antennas (after mod) and do not get the SWR icon.
>
> During the contest I used the FT-100 on my 1/4 whip on the trunk and had no problems.
>
> Yes, I like the antenna and am going to buy the 222 now that I have 222 in my 
> FT-736.  I'm sure
> that something has just come loose that is within my skill capablities, I just 
> need to find out
> how to get into the "black box" and fix it without tearing the black box up.
>
> Mike KA5CVH
>  
>
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