[Boatanchors] Boatanchors Digest, Vol 125, Issue 39

[james.liles at comcast.net]

Hi Tom:

Replace the so-239 antenna connectors --- first thing to do when you buy the meter.

Kindest regards Jim K9AXN

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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:42:06 -0400
From: Tom Nicholson <Gunsrus1942 at Comcast.net>
To: "boatanchors at mailman.qth.net" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Boatanchors] Diamond sx-100 SWR/Power Meter
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This is not really a Boatanchor BUT I'm counting on some of you guys 
having one of these bridges.

Had trouble getting the SWR down & traced the problem to the SX-100. 
When I measure from center conductor to shield I get a dead short. Sent 
it back to Diamond and the tech called today to tell me he didn't see 
any problems & that it is "Normal" for the center conductor to be 
shorted to the shield. Does not make sense to me BUT I'm not an 
electronic genius on the subject. If anyone might have an SX-100 around 
the shack I would appreciate it if you would reply with your readings on 
the coax feed thru measurements that you get.

"Maybe" it's normal & if so would someone please educate me on it? I've 
tested 3 other bridges that I have and none of them show any 
measurements at all from conductor to shield.

Thanks

Tom
W1ALZ