Recent content by Swamp Yankee

Thank You Gentlemen. I failed to mention that have tried (2) different Amps. Carl Built 400DH & Thunderbolt 305. I think the Thunderbolt 305 is a "Cleaner" Amp regarding Harmonics etc. Maybe I'm crazy? Thanks

Hello All, Maybe someone can clear this up for me? With my radio(s) ON and amp OFF my SWR reads about 1.0 - 1.1 across 40 channels per the built in SWR meter on the radio(s) and the inline SWR meter. Just FYI, I purchased 3 brand new (different types) of inline SWR meters just to be sure. With...

Thanks for the heads up!!!

Hello All, I'm in the hunt for a FIREBIRD 500 / KICKER 500. I only ask that it be in good Cosmetic Condition & Working Condition. If anyone has one that they would like to sell or know someone that has one that they might like to sell, please let me know. Depending on the Cosmetic Condition &...

I recently purchased the Imax 2000 Optimizer with the same issues. Cannot get below 1.5. So, I figured the antenna was bad after trying every SWR trick in the book. I then went and purchased another Imax 2000 Optimizer 2 weeks ago with the same results. The "NEWER" Imax 2000 Optimizer are...

Well, so much for the filter, that didn't work. Going to start looking at the Tunning of the Antenna & Coax a little closer...Just ordered a Rig expert AA-35 Zoom. I've been using a Dosy & MFJ...If that doesn't work, I'll buy another Antenna...

Thank You...I will order that tonight...

Hello, Busy Busy morning. I was able to do more testing this morning per our conversation. The line up's / results are below. Please feel free to comment. Thank You. 1) Radio + SWR + AMP + Dummy Load = SWR 1.2 2) Radio + AMP + SWR + Dummy Load = SWR 1.5 3) Radio + SWR + Dummy Load = SWR 1.2 4)...

Hi, Single needle...Will make sure I'm doing just that...I'm also curious if a Dummy Load will make a difference. I'll try that as well...Thanks.

Thank You!!! Will give it a try...

Hello All, I finally was able to get up and running today and did a little testing before I headed out for work. The following are my results. Please comment if you can. 1) Royce 642 + Dosy + Max 2000 W/ Optimizer. SWR on channels 1-40 is 1.5. How I understand it, that's good. 2) Royce 642 +...

Thank You. The length is around 20 feet. I'll just tuck it away...

Hello All, What should I do with my excessive coax for a Base Station? Can I just roll it up (not tightly) and tuck it away behind my bench? Should it be cut as short as possible? Thank You.

Thank You Everyone!!!

So, if you are putting out 100 watts (per watt meter) and 4 are reflected (per watt meter) you are really putting out 96 watts? Thanks....Oh Big Day Today, my antenna went up...