[Antennas] Fw: Amateur Antenna Question

Ron Bracklow [email protected]
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 19:33:58 -0700


I would like to pass on this reply to a help message that I sent to
Cushcraft regarding my problem prone R-7000. Looks like they certainly want
our business!!

Ron, N6PWW

----- Original Message -----
From: "Technical Support" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 6:43 AM
Subject: Re: Amateur Antenna Question


> You probably need a new antenna.
> I am not aware of any trade in policy at Cushcraft
> Cushcraft Technical Support
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "CushCraft" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 5:16 AM
> Subject: Amateur Antenna Question
>
>
> Name: Ron Bracklow
> Amateur Callsign: N6PWW
> Address: P.O. Box 367
> City: Mesilla
> State: NM
> Zip: 88046
> Phone: (505) 524-1952
> Fax: (505) 524-2211
> Email: [email protected]
>
> Model Number: R-7000 (new version - 98)
> Antenna Name:     HF Multiband Vertical
> Question: My R7000 sundenly got a case of the high swr blues. I
reinstalled
> it at a new QTH, and the SWR is out of sight, infinity. I have double
> checked all measurements and everything is fine. These measurements were
> made with a MFJ-259 Antenna Analyzer. I am using Belden 9913 Coax, NO
> ANTENNA TUNER, and max output has been 1,000 watts PEP.
>
> This antenna certainly has given me fits ever since it's purchase 2 years
> ago. I have purchased the upgrade kit (40 meter trap problem) but I'm
still
> having problems. What kid of trade in can I get on one of your new
> verticals??
>
> Please help.
>
> Ron, N6PWW
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