Initial testing indicated a problem with the King. My Emtron DX-3 amplifier would fault above a power level of approximately 700W.
I fired up the Harris KW amplifier and was able to determine that there was a problem.
Inspection of the feedpoint box showed that the antenna wires had made near contact with the control wires and there had been a small fire inside the box.
I dressed all leads and replaced coax jumpers to the box and between the isolation transfomer and the UNUN transformer for good measure, with freshly made new cable.
I sealed the feedpoint box for the winter and now everything works properly.
I think conditions are poor now, even so the Arctic King provided me with 70 QSOs to Japan and one QSO to Australia on the first day of operation.
I am amazed to put it mildly.
Hi Thor !
You have nice place there, really BIG sigs 1,8 MHz CW 02.11.2009
If I can travel to Iceland someday, is it able to visit your farm ?
Exiting land and your Ham Gears+antennas !
All the best for you Thor !
Eero / OH1GYG (ex OH1GN)
Hello Eero,
thank you. The Arctic King is performing beyond expectations.
Absolutely, you are most welcome to visit.
73
Thor