[Elecraft] XV144

[David Heinsohn]

   To all who have replied so far, thank you.  It looks like I'll be 
making a call to Elecraft in the morning for the mod kit.  That will 
certainly help.

   After I get the mod kit installed I will go thorough the entire 
alignment procedure again paying particular attention to the sensitivity 
portion.

  Using the range nomograms from several sources, like the ARRL VHF 
book, and the indicated performance of the stations in the Kansas City 
area, this setup should be able to work that path with no enhancement.  
It won't be strong but should be reliable.  Thus KC seems to be a good 
location for the other end of my test path.  I may find I just need to 
add another preamp.  (The transmit power won't hurt either.)

   I was concerned that I had a problem with coax or connectors as well, 
so after I got the eleven element up, I got out the MFJ-269 and did a 
sweep.  I had a good solid dip at the expected frequency so the coax is 
not acting like a dummy load.

Thanks again for the help,
David


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