[Skimmertalk] Miniwhip Antenna questions

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I have seen this.  I have a box that will break the connection when I 
xmit.  I also have protection on the front end of the QSR1.  I really 
need to find another location for this.


On 2/9/2018 11:07 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 8:42 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com> wrote:
>
>> I was going to try to mount mine away from my other Xmit antennas or as
>> far away.
>
> It sound like you want to skim and transmit at the same time.  This may
> damage the antenna amplifier unless DC power is removed from the amplifier
> automatically whenever you transmit.  You may also damage the front end of
> the SDR if a front end protector is not used and your transmitter is
> anywhere nearby (even if 1,000 ft away).
>
> Even with full protection for the amplifier and SDR, you may still see
> strange "self spots" posted of your own callsign and various harmonics.
>
> I've concluded that I simply must turn off my SDRs or exit the Aggreagtor
> whenever I'm operating a CW or RTTY contest from home.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
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