[C320-list] VHF CABLE AND ANTENNA

[Bruce Heyman]

Hi John,
Generally when you have a short in the coax/antenna you are more likely to
damage the transmitter.  I would be very surprised if it damaged the
receiver.  Recommend you get a SWR meter.  They are not very expensive and
usually come with instructions.  Will allow you to diagnose your antenna and
cable.   From my experience the problems are usually a crushed coax but more
likely a corroded connection.


Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400
bruceheyman at cox.net

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of John
morrison
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:05 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] VHF CABLE AND ANTENNA

I just had the radio repaired as it would transmit but not receive. When I
hooked it up it received the WX channel for 5min then it quit.Just wondering
if a short in the antenna would damage the radio?
Regards
JohnM
> On Jun 18, 2020, at 6:56 AM, Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> John - what is your concern ..... wondering if good at all?  Can you dial
to a weather station and get good reception?  If so, a sign that ok?
> Dave Hupe1994 C320 (#32)
> 
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