When checking my swr I checked dead key also im getting 12 watts used to key up around 4 and swing to around 18. I bought it new think it was in 2000 had a peak and tune done and covers hasnt been back off. When talking on it get good reports but was wondering if this could damage.
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68 xl dead key
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Re: 68 xl dead key
Hello bassman26,
Welcome to the forum. Sorry it took so long to give you an answer to your question. When using an SWR meter a lot of variables happen that make erroneous readings, jumper coax is bad, antenna is out of adjustment, etc. Try checking it on a dummy load and see if the readings are different.
As a new member to the forum could you post an intro here; [Please login or register to view this link] , in the "Welcome to the Forum" topic so other members can say "Hi", thanks.
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Welcome to the forum. Sorry it took so long to give you an answer to your question. When using an SWR meter a lot of variables happen that make erroneous readings, jumper coax is bad, antenna is out of adjustment, etc. Try checking it on a dummy load and see if the readings are different.
As a new member to the forum could you post an intro here; [Please login or register to view this link] , in the "Welcome to the Forum" topic so other members can say "Hi", thanks.
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Greg
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