Just installed a 72' end fed and have a few questions.

[sp5it]

If I put my ohm meter on the antenna 1 or 2 and the radio input I get no continuity at all. On either Antenna One or antenna two. I do get continuity on bypass one or bypass to and dummy load. For some reason there is no connection between input and .output.

Reason is really simple. It is differential T tuner.
I would worry if it show continuity.
Mike

 

[Low_Boy]

But i am getting nothing unless it is in bypass. Then I get continuity. And reception in antenna 1 or 2 nothing.

 

[sp5it]

Can you tune your antenna with that box?
Can you post good quality photo of it's insiders?
Area where switch is connected with air capacitor.
Mike

 

[Low_Boy]

A will after i finish dinner.

 

[338_MtRushmore]

If it had continuity it would be passing right through the same as in bypass and it wouldn't tune anyways.

 

[sp5it]

@Low_Boy make a shortcut between moving and not moving parts of variable capacitor, wire, tin foil, and check for continuity again on coax 1 or 2 position.
Mike

 

[Low_Boy]

Mike at the risk of sounding stupid which I already feel I am I have to ask you a question. Why this being a differential tuner does it not show continuity between transmitter from the back of the radio and antenna number one or antenna number two while in tuning mode? But while in direct antenna one or two it shows continuity. Thanks
By the way the tuner works but the internal meter sucks.

 

[sp5it]

Because there is capacitor inline. Blocking DC, but AC (RF) current flows.
Direct antenna position it is just wire connection.
Mike

 

[Low_Boy]

So to add to my confusion this tuners internal meter which is pretty useless unless you use high power does not work at all unless it has power going to it. I had to reread the manual. so everything is working. Now tomorrow to take the cover off and fix the problems. loose screws, broken wires Etc.
I do appreciate all the help.