[ICOM] Re: IC-746 w/ No output/high SWR on 6M

[Gary Nichols]

I have also had that same indication (on all bands) that was caused by a
"Loose" PL259 connector on my antenna switch.  Tightened it and problem went
away...de gary, kd9sv 

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Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 10:18 AM
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Subject: Re: [ICOM] Re: IC-746 w/ No output/high SWR on 6M

Mac,

Don't overlook the coax cable feeding the antenna. I once had some coax that
the shield had corroded to black and it was opening under transmit. I would
be chatting along on 10 meters and all of a sudden the rig would fold back
in output power and the reverse power would go to almost full output power.
The antenna was a Mosley 310C.

Took me a bit to figure it out as the Drake W-4 I had always shown a good
match.

Gary K8IZ

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "D C (Mac) Macdonald" <k2gkk at juno.com>
> Right now, it may be a  REAL  SWR problem with the antenna.  It looks 
> good on an MFJ Antenna Analyzer, but wouldn't work with my IC-703 
> either.
> 
> Right now, I'm waiting for Oklahoma winds to subside so it will be 
> safe for a younger ham (I'm too old to be climbing around on a steep 
> roof) to take the Ringo down so we can check things out.
> 
> I also have Drake WV-4, Bird 43, and Heath VHF wattmeters that I will 
> use for further checking.
> 
> I'll post to the list when I find out something.
> Meanwhile, thanks to all who have offered suggestions.  I don't have a 
> low-pass filter in the line and no amp, either; going straight from 
> IC-746 to antenna.
> 
> Maybe my brain is going soft after 50 years plus of RF exposure???
> 
> 73  ---  Mac, K2GKK/5
> 
> 
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