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I installed an MFJ-915 RF Isolator just below the antenna connection & a MFJ-704 Low Pass Filter(s) before my Amp & after my Amp...I no longer have an SWR problem with my IMAX 2000 OPTIMIZER. Just saying what worked for me. Your condition may be different. I am no expert, just very persistent.
Thank You Gentlemen. I failed to mention that have tried (2) different Amps. Carl Built 400DH & Thunderbolt 305. I think the Thunderbolt 305 is a "Cleaner" Amp regarding Harmonics etc. Maybe I'm crazy?
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Maybe someone can clear this up for me? With my radio(s) ON and amp OFF my SWR reads about 1.0 - 1.1 across 40 channels per the built in SWR meter on the radio(s) and the inline SWR meter. Just FYI, I purchased 3 brand new (different types) of inline SWR meters just to be sure. With...
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I'm in the hunt for a FIREBIRD 500 / KICKER 500. I only ask that it be in good Cosmetic Condition & Working Condition. If anyone has one that they would like to sell or know someone that has one that they might like to sell, please let me know. Depending on the Cosmetic Condition &...
I recently purchased the Imax 2000 Optimizer with the same issues. Cannot get below 1.5. So, I figured the antenna was bad after trying every SWR trick in the book. I then went and purchased another Imax 2000 Optimizer 2 weeks ago with the same results. The "NEWER" Imax 2000 Optimizer are...
Well, so much for the filter, that didn't work. Going to start looking at the Tunning of the Antenna & Coax a little closer...Just ordered a Rig expert AA-35 Zoom. I've been using a Dosy & MFJ...If that doesn't work, I'll buy another Antenna...
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Busy Busy morning. I was able to do more testing this morning per our conversation. The line up's / results are below. Please feel free to comment. Thank You.
1) Radio + SWR + AMP + Dummy Load = SWR 1.2
2) Radio + AMP + SWR + Dummy Load = SWR 1.5
3) Radio + SWR + Dummy Load = SWR 1.2
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