SWR IS SUDDENLY PEGGED OUT

[G-Golly Wally]

I haven't had any problems with swr since I put my home brew antenna up two yrs ago. Then yesterday I was going to see if some chatter was going on, checked my swr before I go to talking like always and just buried the needle hard to the right. Checked again with a different radio and a different meter, same result. We've had more rain this summer than usual, my coax is old so im assuming rain has infiltrated somewhere. Just irritated that I'm shut down for the moment.

 

[whiteastro]

I haven't had any problems with swr since I put my home brew antenna up two yrs ago. Then yesterday I was going to see if some chatter was going on, checked my swr before I go to talking like always and just buried the needle hard to the right. Checked again with a different radio and a different meter, same result. We've had more rain this summer than usual, my coax is old so im assuming rain has infiltrated somewhere. Just irritated that I'm shut down for the moment.

Good thing you check it frequently !

 

[G-Golly Wally]

I check the swr every time before I start using my radio its a habit, but a good habit.

 

[whiteastro]

I check the swr every time before I start using my radio its a habit, but a good habit.

Wise Man!

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I always check mine when I power up along with an audio check on my monitor radio. The President and Anytone radios that show the SWR on the display is handy too.

 

[Greg T]

Yup, I have a meter between the radio and amp, then one after the amp to the antenna. They are always active.

 

[Dr. Frankenstein]

I haven't had any problems with swr since I put my home brew antenna up two yrs ago. Then yesterday I was going to see if some chatter was going on, checked my swr before I go to talking like always and just buried the needle hard to the right. Checked again with a different radio and a different meter, same result. We've had more rain this summer than usual, my coax is old so im assuming rain has infiltrated somewhere. Just irritated that I'm shut down for the moment.

Sounds like something that would have happened in the good old days ........

I'm not pointing any fingers, but did someone "pin" your coax?

 

[G-Golly Wally]

Sounds like something that would have happened in the good old days ........

I'm not pointing any fingers, but did someone "pin" your coax?

Well, sabotage has crossed my mind. The wife kicked the son out of the house, So he could have but I don't really know. I have some more coax so I'll replace it and go from there.

 

[whiteastro]

Well, sabotage has crossed my mind. The wife kicked the son out of the house, So he could have but I don't really know. I have some more coax so I'll replace it and go from there.

Let us know the end result please ! And check you jumpers also.

 

[G-Golly Wally]

Let us know the end result please ! And check you jumpers also.

Will do. it will probably be after I get home from work next time, it's kind of a pain in the butt to get my antenna down to work on anything. I need to fix that problem also.

 

[whiteastro]

Will do. it will probably be after I get home from work next time, it's kind of a pain in the butt to get my antenna down to work on anything. I need to fix that problem also.

That's why I mentioned checking the jumpers and I would do that first. It could save you from dealing with the coax if you got lucky. Every situation is different but I made a custom pivoting mount for my antenna mass because it is hard to find good dependable help when you need it. So I can use a winch to lower it after I remove some clamps and do it myself to avoid helpers who are in a hurry.But like I said everyone has a different situation. I changed my first location of the antenna to eliminate bothering helpers. LOL

 

[wavrider]

You can use a vtvm to check for any shorts in the coax.
depending on what type antenna you have.
if antenna is disconnected a quick resistance check will verify if it is shorted.
Next would be to check for continuity.

 

[G-Golly Wally]

I found the problem. The pl plug on my coax that goes into the house was lose, after repairing it my swr problem went away. Still plan on changing out my coaxial cable anyway, since I have some on hand. Still haven't messed with the new 4 element delta loop antenna, still putting back for the rotor so it may be a minute or two. Once I've got everything accumulated to erect the tower and assemble the antenna and turn it, then we'll do everything all at one time. Hopefully.