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QDX No TX on Antenna #qdx


 

Hi all,

Finally, I have finsihed to build my QDX.

RX works perfectly on 40m & 20m. I can see decoding frame in WSJT-X, no problem with RX, good!
Now TX
Symptoms: WSJT-X transmit one or two sec and switch back to RX.

Tests I did:
I have tested it with the serial console test tool and I am facing following issue:
- PTT test works
- Transmit test works with coax + dummy load.
- Transmit test DOES NOT work with coax (same as previous) + any of my antenna (Dip?le or EndFed DIY and JPC 12). Putty (console terminal) show me an error after one or two sec. QRP is still here but in a lost state where putty can't really interract with anymore.

I have verified my antennas and they are OK (I used them often in SOTA).

Any help is welcome. Thank you all.

³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å F4IYY.


 

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Classic signs of RFI, how did you verify your antennas?

73, Willie N1JBJ

On Nov 11, 2022, at 1:41 AM, ³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å VALLAURI <leopold.vallauri@...> wrote:

?Hi all,

Finally, I have finsihed to build my QDX.

RX works perfectly on 40m & 20m. I can see decoding frame in WSJT-X, no problem with RX, good!
Now TX
Symptoms: WSJT-X transmit one or two sec and switch back to RX.

Tests I did:
I have tested it with the serial console test tool and I am facing following issue:
- PTT test works
- Transmit test works with coax + dummy load.
- Transmit test DOES NOT work with coax (same as previous) + any of my antenna (Dip?le or EndFed DIY and JPC 12). Putty (console terminal) show me an error after one or two sec. QRP is still here but in a lost state where putty can't really interract with anymore.

I have verified my antennas and they are OK (I used them often in SOTA).

Any help is welcome. Thank you all.

³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å F4IYY.


 

On 11/11/2022 06:41, ³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å VALLAURI wrote:
I have verified my antennas and they are OK
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They are too good:-) Too much RF in the shack!

Maybe chokes on the USB lead, or a better USB lead.

Common mode chokes on coax.. Move the antennas away from the shack. RF is your problem.

73 Alan G4ZFQ


 

Hi Willie, hi Allan,

First of all, thank you to both of you for taking time to answer me. I appreciate your support.

How did I tested my antenna, they are the one I use in SOTA with my FT 818, but that does not mean tested of course :)
I have a Nano VNA and ... they looks good,:50 Ohms & SWR < 1.5:1.? Unless you ask me to verifiy someting else?

About USB, I have a small ferrite on the USB cable on the computer side.


Next step, test same setup with:
- a better USB lead, unless you tell me the one I already have is enaugh?
- a common chockes on coax, I have now to knock at some friend's door & see with them.

OK I will try thank you. I am in city center so I can't really often test so I will answer you in long time.

But thank you again for your help I appreciate it.

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Yes, definitely try chokes on the coax next.?

73, Willie N1JBJ

On Nov 11, 2022, at 1:35 PM, ³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å VALLAURI <leopold.vallauri@...> wrote:

?Hi Willie, hi Allan,

First of all, thank you to both of you for taking time to answer me. I appreciate your support.

How did I tested my antenna, they are the one I use in SOTA with my FT 818, but that does not mean tested of course :)
I have a Nano VNA and ... they looks good,:50 Ohms & SWR < 1.5:1.? Unless you ask me to verifiy someting else?

About USB, I have a small ferrite on the USB cable on the computer side.
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Next step, test same setup with:
- a better USB lead, unless you tell me the one I already have is enaugh?
- a common chockes on coax, I have now to knock at some friend's door & see with them.

OK I will try thank you. I am in city center so I can't really often test so I will answer you in long time.

But thank you again for your help I appreciate it.

³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å


 

Thx I will.


 

A ferrite with only one turn is gonna be useless at 0-30Mhz.
You need to add a ferrite with maybe 4-6 turns, but this depends upon the grade of ferrite and it's size.
More turns = highest impedance at lower frequencies.

Also, try using a balanced antenna system, or if not then you should try adding some ferrite choking
at the feedpoint of the antenna.

Experiment and gain experience ;-)

--
- 73 de Andy -


 

Thank you Andy