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Old 8-Jan-2011, 10:54 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by kornnutz View Post
according to the wiki, tvfool is in error.
WBIQ dropped back to 10 real after the deadline. I don't know why.

I may not have swung around far enough to get WIIQ, but will try tomorrow.
I'll also have a look at the balun.
what should I look for?
Corrosion, loose connection, broken or cracked F-connector, etc. Without some higher tech ($$$) test gear, substitute an equivalent antenna.

The receiving element and balun are an integrated unit that will not fully disassemble without un-soldering parts (I don't recommend that). But you can remove the screws and open the case for a visual inspection of the printed circuit board and solder joints. On my XG91, there is no core type transformer, just a strip-line on a printed circuit board. Don't try to pry the circuit board out, that will break solder joints or worse.
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