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Subject: C-3SS
Author: Guy K2AV Olinger <k2av@contesting.com>
Date: 23-Jun-2000 10:01:02
The C3 series are specified to require a tuner on 12 and 17. The
amounts you specify would indicate that adding coax is only a partial
solution in any event and adds loss. Insert the tuner. Not worth heating
up the rig.

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73, Guy
k2av@contesting.com
Apex, NC, USA

----- Original Message -----
From: Roger Doran <doran@bigfoot.com>
To: Force12Talk <force12talk@qth.com>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 9:01 AM
Subject: [Force 12 Talk] C-3SS


> Hi all;
> I have found that my C-3SS is at 25 ohms +20Xl Long on 17 meters.
>
> 160 Ohms +70Xl Long on 12 meters.
>
> Icom 756 will not reduce VSWR to anywhere near 3:1- almost pins the
VSWR
> meter.
> Coax is 9913, length= 82 feet and antenna is at 37ft.
>
> Adding 30 feet of coax = 20 ohms + 10Xl Long on 17 meters and same for
> 12 meters. Does this sound about right for the situation?
> Thanks for any input - can and probably will have to put outboard
tuner
> to work these bands. It is "right on" for 10, 15, and 20 meters and as
> I've said, does a fine job. Great piece of engineering
>
> '73, Roger, W1MZA
>
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This Thread
  Date   Author  
24-Jun-2000 Roger Doran
* 23-Jun-2000 Guy K2AV Olinger
23-Jun-2000 Roger Doran
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  Subject   Date  
* C-3SS 23-Jun-2000
C31XR "tuning" 08-Jun-2000
C3S 24-Jun-2000