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the best way is to first ohm it with the antenna disconnected test from center to shield for "open" it should be open then test from center to center for "short" it should be shorted
replace the antenna and test the VSWR on your antenna
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∙ 12y agoFirst, ohm out the cable. Make sure there is continuity through the center of the coax through both ends, then test the shield in the same way. There should also be OPEN resistance between the shield and the center.
Once you've done that, connect the antenna normally then use a SWR bridge to help tune the antenna.
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