On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:30:13 -0500, "Macman"
wrote:

I have the good ole sling shot wire antenna configuration. I picked up a
new SWR meter, hooked it up according to the directions, and the needle
didn't budge when checking SWR's.

The power indicator is fine, just not even a 'wiggle' on the needle for SWR
reading.
Bum meter?

Every HF antenna here will go 1:1 "some where" although a couple of
them require a tuner to get there. OTOH, Yes, at least on my 75 and
40 meter half waves, the 20, 15, and 10 meter tribander as well as the
AV640 on the shop will hit 1:1 some where in the desired band without
a tuner.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair?)
www.rogerhalstead.com
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