This morning I set two alarms to get up in time for the V8 SS, my timer failed to do the job Sunday. Nothing heard on 160 & then I see they're active on 80. I barely hear them but I try, my only V8 was on 10M in 91. Then comes that they're on 160 so I switch bands. Barely can hear them on 160 & I'm trying but I see the ALC on the amp is bright in the red, not good.
No HF bands working, showing an open to the antenna. A quick test & it's not in the shack. Pitch black outside, decide to fight in better conditions, pick up the cat & go back to bed. Come daylight I find out, thankfully, it's not the remote coax or worse, the Polyphaser Lightning protector at the ground rod outside the shack gave up the ghost. One of the "non replaceable" tubes in it. Jumpered over for the moment, I'll back on the air for tonight's foray. need to see if I can find/fit/get a replacement in there. The SWR is a bit too high, doesn't bother the tank or tubes but looks like the gas tube doesn't like it. The best laid plans... We've all been there. Hihi 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
