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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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On Nov 11, 2022, at 1:41 AM, ³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å VALLAURI <leopold.vallauri@...> wrote:
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On 11/11/2022 06:41, ³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å VALLAURI wrote:
I have verified my antennas and they are OK³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å, 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. ³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å |
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On Nov 11, 2022, at 1:35 PM, ³¢¨¦´Ç±è´Ç±ô»å VALLAURI <leopold.vallauri@...> wrote:
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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 - |
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