Thanks Peter, another good helpful video with a humerous story.
@ianharling95692 жыл бұрын
I only operate portable/ mobile Peter and when I tune up before I tx I always use a simple field strength meter that is positioned between the antenna and the vehicle that I am tx'ing from.That always works well and normally agrees with maximum output on my vswr meter. Have a great weekend. 73.G7HFS/PA3IKH
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
Yes good option. Back in the old days we used current meters!
@ianharling95692 жыл бұрын
@@watersstanton I still do Peter sometimes when I'm portable.😁
@onewolf37502 жыл бұрын
Peter, is there any way to measure the actual power at the feed point of the antenna? Any kind of remote sensor? I always enjoy your videos. I’ve seen enough of them that I feel like we’re old friends. Tim KG6G, formerly K3LSU
@MP-qn1jw2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! All laid out plainly. Covered so much. Thank you!
@redjohn200012 жыл бұрын
I never fail to learn something when I watch your videos. Many thanks Peter.
@waynehendrix48062 жыл бұрын
What you don't see, you don't know. Great information.
@basshorseman9982 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Peter
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@glenmartin24372 жыл бұрын
For HF, I have usually used a V-SWR meter. Saved radio finals more than once when birds damaged antennas. N0QFT
@pieterdutoit96422 жыл бұрын
Many thanks kind of hard to get some to under stand some things some times !!
@justinruth9729 Жыл бұрын
Use input between tx and amp also output after amp between antenna
@glenmartin24372 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@johnabbamont63492 жыл бұрын
That’s funny about the reflected power, due to the l SWR meter being connected backwards in the circuit. I am enjoying your videos very much Peter JOHN KA2HOI
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Mojomo7772 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, may I ask question about the doublet antenna, do we need to use line isolator at the short coaxial side (after the antenna tuner ) and is there a need for measuring the vswr at all? Thank you again in advance. VK2.
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
I would recommend an isolator if possible. The You are stuck with whatever VSWR your system produces. The essential is an ATU to match it to the transceiver.
@bassangler732 жыл бұрын
Funny story about the CW contest...lol
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
Yep a very basic error!
@M7XCB2 жыл бұрын
Agreed about SWR metre I all ways have by the side of the radio as it my antenna monitor it better be safe the sorry.
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. 73 Peter
@robertroche42202 жыл бұрын
I meant East - West - Rob G1VXD
@justinruth9729 Жыл бұрын
Damn if u had 90 watts reflect u were pumping it out