I did an additional test since my last email... I tried two different
radios (D7 and G71) using the same battery and I CANNOT get into the local
repeater now. I came inside the house, put the duck on, and I can hit the
repeater fine.
This would narrow it down to an issue with the Arrow.
Zack,
Do you have any way to measure RF output power from the radio? A
power meter (or SWR meter) that indicates forward power. If you do,
measure power with Arrow connected to output of the meter. Measure
reflected power (or SWR). If you have a dummy load connect it to the
meter and test
Zack,
I use my TH-D7A with a home brew Dual band yagi (Kent Brittan's Plans). I
note that once I dial in the proper polarization on the antenna I can work
most of the pass with only slight adjustments. As the pass nears it's end
(these are South to North passes) I notice I have to readjust the
