Re: [TenTec] Omni VII first impressions....odd things i.e. SWRvalues

["N4NT" <mike_n4nt@embarqmail.com>]

I wouldn't think the Bird could show a bad cable between itself and the rig. 
In fact, what you report is just what I'd expect if that cable is bad.
Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VII first impressions....odd things i.e. 
SWRvalues

> Mike:
>
>
> OK you convinced me.  Yes, give Paul at Tentec a call maybe on Monday.
> Don't know if they are working Christmas Eve however.  May have to wait
> after Christmas.
>
> One thing you didn't cover.  What's the output power as indicated on the
> Bird?  I ask, wondering if the SWR value seen by the internal bridge is
> causing any power foldback.  If it is not, then enjoy the operation and 
> feel
> comfortable that it is only an indication issue, thus not affecting
> operation.
>
> 73
> Merry Christmas
>
> Bob, K4TAX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Bryce" <prosolar@sssnet.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 9:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VII first impressions....odd things i.e.
> SWRvalues
>
>
> > bob and all..
> >
> > Here's the set up once again
> >
> > Radio running from a 14.0 volt supply
> > one coax cable from the Omni VII to a bird wattmeter with correct slug.
> > a second coax cable to a 50 Ohm dummy load
> >
> > Dummy load is within specifications
> >
> > Press "tune"
> >
> > Omni VII goes into low transmit
> >
> > SWR meter shows 9:9 to 1
> >
> > Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power (ok, the meter's needle moves
> > upward the width of the needle)
> >
> >
> > Press "tune"
> >
> > Omni VII goes into low transmit
> >
> > SWR meter shows 4.5 to 1
> >
> > Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
> >
> > Press "Tune"
> >
> > Omni VII shows 2:1 to 1
> >
> > Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
> >
> > Press "Tune"
> > Omni VII shows 9.9 to 1
> >
> > Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
> >
> > Press "tune"
> >
> > Omni VII shows 1.1 to 1
> >
> > Bird wattmeter shows NO reflected power
> >
> >
> > same problem with either antenna port
> > NO internal antenna tuner installed
> >
> > Same problem on all bands
> >
> > I could keep going but I hope you see what I am talking about
> >
> > The problem is NOT a coax connector or bad cable, the bird would have
> > shown that.
> >
> > I'll have to give TT a call after the holidays..
> >
> >
> > Mike, WB8VGE
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