[NLRS] [BC'ers] How to troubleshoot a flaky feedline?

[Jon Platt]

Jeff's idea to test with an ohm meter is a good suggestion.  Also visually inspect the entire length of the feed line looking for damage, .... perhaps some critters have chewed on the feedline.  The older style of coax with its air dielectric was prone to ingress of water, but the newer solid core LMR400 should be pretty resistant.    Good luck with the investigation. 73, JonW0ZQ  -----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Berman via NLRS <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
To: David Palm <thepalmhq at gmail.com>; NLRS List <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>; Badger Contesters List <badgercontesters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Sep 12, 2019 12:39 pm
Subject: Re: [NLRS] [BC'ers] How to troubleshoot a flaky feedline?

Hi David,
When terminated with the 50 ohm load did you put an ohmmeter on the coax and measure the resistance? 
This will give you an indication of an open or short, otherwise you might have water in the coax
73 Jeff K9YR


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