RF Directional Thruline® Wattmeter 4304A
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This manual does not list all malfunctions that may occur, or all corrective
actions. If a malfunction is not listed or not corrected by the listed actions,
contact the nearest Bird Service Center for assistance.
Figure
8
Maintenance Locations
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
No meter
reading
No RF power
Check RF source
“Arrow” on element pointing
wrong way
Rotate element
Meter burned out or damaged
Replace the meter. Refer
to
page
18
.
Intermittent or
inconsistent
meter reading
Dirty DC contact
Clean contact
Faulty transmission line or
antenna
Inspect line
Sticky or defective meter
Replace the meter. Refer
to
page
18
.
High VSWR or
reflected
power
Foreign material in line section
or in RF connectors
Clean connectors
Open or shorted transmission
line
Inspect line
Bad load or poor connectors
Inspect load, antenna, and
connectors
Содержание Thruline 4304A
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