27 Jul
2020
27 Jul
'20
1:06 a.m.
Well, my shortcuts in installing my VHF/UHF antennas finally caught me. I took the antenna down and it got away from me so the coax was kinked where it exited the house and the shield and center conductor opened. Very nice peak in the TDR function in my Nano-VNA where the open happened. New coax connectors on the way with the proper lightening connector so I can better protect the installation. You take short cuts, you eventually pay. So I'm stuck at 98 confirmed LotW for a few more days. Even with 50 years licensed, sometimes you get a lesson dropping you down a notch or two.
Rusty. WA8ZID