[1000mp] What is Wrong with SWR Meter?

Tue, 4 Jun 2002 12:43:39 -0500

Pawel,

When there is some swr on the line the impedance will change with line
length. Meters at different points in the line may read diferent  even
though swr doesn't change with line length. Many meters will say that it
does change with length.
        If you are using an outboard tuner, adjust it so the MP meter shows
the most output power. There also should be a low swr reading at the MP with
this adjustment. Disregard other swr meters down the line.  If you are not
using an outboard tuner you can add jumpers to the line until the MP is
happy with the impedance it is seeing. If all this is confusing then just
use the tuner in the MP.

73
Steve  wd0ct

----- Original Message -----
From: "Pawel, SP7PS" <[email protected]>
To: "FT-1000MP Reflector" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:57 AM
Subject: [1000mp] What is Wrong with SWR Meter?


> Hello MP Users,
>
> Would you please to help me with the following problem: my FT-1000MP's SWR
> meter shows 1:2, but external SWR & Power Meter shows perfect match of the
> antenna 1:1 - no reflected power... It is on all bands, sometimes MP shows
> SWR 1:3 while external meter tells it is 1:1.5 (on other antenna).
> What is wrong with the transceiver? It also shows about 70 Watts output
> though external power meter shows 100 Watts....
>
> Should I try to adjust any settings to make SWR meter work right?
>
> Awaiting your suggestions.
> Best 73's
> Pawel, SP7PS
> SN7N in contests
>
>
>
>
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