As mentioned before, my 8m antenna system is faulty and needs replacing. As an experiment I tried my V2000 vertical omni on 8m. The VSWR is over 3:1 so not really suitable. I gave a few transmissions but am currently on 40.680 MHz FT8 RX.
UPDATE 1144z: I must mend my 8m antenna system!
UPDATE 1600z: As an emergency measure I am using my indoor loop on 8m. The SWR is higher than I would want, so I am mostly on RX.
What about using your LDG-Z817 to tune up the V-2000?
ReplyDeleteIm sure the Z-817 covers upto 50MHz, assuming your using the FT-817 as your as 8M TX
Have you figured out what the fault is with your 8M system Roger? Be good to get you back on the band before the Es finish and F2 picks up. I've not had much time to be active this season thanks to a daughter planning a DIY wedding but after this coming Saturday we can all stand down and get on with other stuff :)
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