Tram 1498 base antenna issues and fixes

[Eldorado828]

Well here it is 2024 and I have a tram 1498. I’m having horrendous problems trying to get it to tune. I have an antenna tuner and I don’t know how many hours I’ve spent trying to get it to tune properly, I have it basically laying down, propped up by a chair and a ladder. And I have the antenna tuner with a long cord so I can be by a steel rod to move it up and down. NO BUENO! I STILL CAN’T GET IT TO TUNE. I NEED SOME HELP. TELL ME WHAT I’M DOING WRONG OR I’M JUST GONNA THROW THE THING IN THE TRASH. WRITE IT OFF AS A BAD ANTENNA. Thanks ahead of time for the help.

So what is your standing wave show to be when you sweep the band? What does the antenna analyzer read as far as numbers?

Laying down and on a chair isn't going to give you the swr you're looking for. You'll have to adjust and then stand it to get your readings.

 

[Mikey1966]

So what is your standing wave show to be when you sweep the band? What does the antenna analyzer read as far as numbers?

Laying down and on a chair isn't going to give you the swr you're looking for. You'll have to adjust and then stand it to get your readings.

It’s not gonna tune laying down.you have to adjust then stand it up away from everything.

 

[Dusty1USA]

Wow, just saw your post. Are you still having trouble with it, or did you get it figured out, or did you throw it away?
Which would be a shame because it's a fine antenna. At least the equal to an A-99.
Let me know if you still need some advice on it, I have a couple of thoughts if you do.

 

[AK #5]

Mine suddenly failed for no apparent reason.
Not even a year old.