[amsat-bb] Re: KLM 2M 22C problem

[Dee]

jeff kb2m wrote:

> I noticed some issues with my KLM 22C a few days ago. SWR seems to be off, 
>and polarity switching seems to do nothing with AO-7's downlink, so I'm 
>thinking  there might be an issue with my phasing harness assembly. I took a 
>close look at my 15 year old 22C and noticed the harness appears to be 
>connected , but the circuit board looks to be in  very poor condition, after 
>so many years of service. So, does anyone have any experience successfully 
>rebuilding, or finding a suitable replacement for the phasing harness board 
>assembly? Or worst case, is their another 13 dBdc plus gain cross yagi on 
>the market that would be a good replacement? I'm looking at the 2MCP22 by 
>M2, I was just wondering if their were some other choices. Any and all 
>useful information would be appreciated.
>
>73 Jeff kb2m
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> 'THE' NJ AMSAT coordinator 
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Jeff,
I recently took my antennas off my roof and gave the antenna a rework 
and cleaning of the phasing harness PCB. 
It needed it too!  Works much better after a rework...
73,
Dee
"THE OTHER"    NJ AMSAT coordinator