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
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
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
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.
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.
Thanks Peter, another good helpful video with a humerous story.
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
Yes good option. Back in the old days we used current meters!
@@watersstanton I still do Peter sometimes when I'm portable.😁
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
I never fail to learn something when I watch your videos. Many thanks Peter.
Cheers! All laid out plainly. Covered so much. Thank you!
What you don't see, you don't know. Great information.
For HF, I have usually used a V-SWR meter. Saved radio finals more than once when birds damaged antennas. N0QFT
Use input between tx and amp also output after amp between antenna
Many thanks kind of hard to get some to under stand some things some times !!
Thanks as always Peter
Very welcome
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Funny story about the CW contest...lol
Yep a very basic error!
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.
Thanks. 73 Peter
I meant East - West - Rob G1VXD
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
Thanks for watching!
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.
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.
Damn if u had 90 watts reflect u were pumping it out