Steve,
Yep, Mine was not shorting...but I think it was so close it arced
over....I wound up straightenimng 3 plates. They were only out a very,
very small amount.
I now realize the bug was there before...I just recently moved to a
non-restricted QTH...so now I have 80/40 mtrs antennas.
So, I guess this bug was on the TX when I got her, 6 years ago.
I'm a pretty good technician...But...the way it acted...was at just
about the peak on load is where it failed..so I did not think of that
problem because it was so close to peak...I was sure it was something
of a 'resonance' issue. Glad it was not.
Moral of the story...don't forget the simple mechanical issues!
Garey, as usual nailed it fist time.....
Thanks again Garey..your a smart guy for sure.
73,
Lee, KC9CDT
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Wedge <w1es1...@earthlink.net>
To: kc9cdt <kc9...@aol.com>
Cc: Drake List <drakelist@zerobeat.net>
Sent: Mon, Mar 7, 2011 5:34 pm
Subject: +1 on the shorting load cap plates
Lee, I had the same thing happen to me and Garey's probably right. The
plates on the loading cap are VERY close together and I did find one
slightly-bent one. I put it on the bench, no power, turned the control
and could hear the plates scuffing. I had to use a magnifying glass
and strong light but I did find it.
Your setting on the high bands are probably a far bit away from where
they are on 40 & 80.
73,
Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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