Hy-Gain MK2 - Chapter 26: Operation; Operation and Testing

CHAPTER 26
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Connect the other end of your transmission line to a good quality SWR meter
or Thrulineo wattmeter and then to your radio. While using lower power (less
than 200 watts output), check the VSWR across each band from 14.0 to 29.7
MHz. Record this information for future reference. See Attachment 1 on page
31 of this manual. Check the VSWR periodically to ensure proper operation.
The front-to-back ratio may be checked by using a steady carrier transmitted
by a local station (at least a'h mile away). The receiver AGC should be turned
off when measuring. The front-to-back ratio may be affected by the proximity
of metallic structures or
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wires less than 10 feet below the antenna.
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