This is Bruce KT4ET.
I am having a problem with the new antenna set up. The rig is a Kenwood TS-570S. I bought a 31 foot fiberglass telescoping pole and mount that is on the rear ladder. I bought the MFJ- 933BRT auto tuner. Ground is 12 gauge stranded wire from the frame to the ground wind nut on the tuner. The antenna is a 33 foot piece of wire.........3 pieces of small gauge insulated wire twisted in a drill then cut for 33 feet. It is light enough to not damage the pole.
The big problem is it will be fine with low SWR then the next few minutes later it is well off. The wire is spiral wound not a straight line but it should not make any difference. I spent the work and money to use the rig from 80 meters to 10 with no trouble but it has not been the case.
Any suggestions?
Thanks and 73,
Bruce
I am having a problem with the new antenna set up. The rig is a Kenwood TS-570S. I bought a 31 foot fiberglass telescoping pole and mount that is on the rear ladder. I bought the MFJ- 933BRT auto tuner. Ground is 12 gauge stranded wire from the frame to the ground wind nut on the tuner. The antenna is a 33 foot piece of wire.........3 pieces of small gauge insulated wire twisted in a drill then cut for 33 feet. It is light enough to not damage the pole.
The big problem is it will be fine with low SWR then the next few minutes later it is well off. The wire is spiral wound not a straight line but it should not make any difference. I spent the work and money to use the rig from 80 meters to 10 with no trouble but it has not been the case.
Any suggestions?
Thanks and 73,
Bruce