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Shadowmeter Questions
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10-03-2013, 08:27 PM
   

I installed the chassis, then adjusted the shadowmeter as best as I could. The metal disc that is loose is for sure the magnet. When it drops out of the housing, the meter stops working. When I push it back in, it springs to life again.

This photo is the meter dialed to my home transmitter. Signal strength is medium, some local stations are stronger. I have a six inch wire connected for an antenna.

Should the shadow be narrower?
Should I glue the magnet in place?

I don't know much about shadowmeters and I feel like I've done ok just to get this far.
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Shadowmeter Questions - by Jamie - 10-03-2013, 03:17 PM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by Jamie - 10-03-2013, 08:27 PM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by KCMike - 10-03-2013, 08:49 PM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by Jamie - 10-03-2013, 08:59 PM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by Chuck Schwark - 10-03-2013, 09:46 PM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by Jamie - 10-04-2013, 10:03 AM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by marty - 10-04-2013, 10:18 AM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by Chuck Schwark - 10-04-2013, 10:26 AM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by Tom Hamilton - 10-07-2013, 12:46 PM
RE: Shadowmeter Questions - by Jamie - 10-07-2013, 01:11 PM



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