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Re: Troubleshooting new build

 

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Richard,

Most likely you aren't receiving anything due to your antenna location. I take it that you are in an apartment or similar situation. It may be coupling to local objects. Is there a lot of noise? Try moving the antenna for one thing. Those antennas are a compromise for when you can't get wire in the air and while much better than nothing they aren't the best. When are you listening? During the day you should find some signal in your area. It is unlikely the receive section of your bitx isn't working but possible.

I know disposible income is an issue, but a cheap SDR dongle would let you see what your antenna is receiving, Or perhaps ask if someone in your club has receiver you can borrow. Ask around for a net on 40 that is active and listen at that time and frequency. Remember the bitx may be off frequency until calibrated.

Good luck!


On 3/18/2017 7:44 AM, richard kappler wrote:

My BX is complete and running, I get sound from the speaker/headphones, when I transmit I get measurable power out to the antenna. I do not have a SWR meter at the moment, trying to borrow one until I have some disposable income.

I have done all the checks called for in initial setup, measured amperage, etc, all nominal.

I am receiving nothing but static and when I transmit I get no responses. I figure it's one of two things:

1. Antenna improperly tuned (MFJ-1622 with a 33ft counterpoise, coil shorted to #25, whip fully extended).
2. 40M is dead in my area. Trying to get in touch with somebody in the local club to set up a test time, but so far no responses.

Is there anything else I should do/adjust/test?

regards, Richard - W2KAP
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