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Re: [Antennaware] Flag RX antenna question

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Subject: Re: [Antennaware] Flag RX antenna question
From: "GeorgeWallner" <aa7jv@atlanticbb.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:41:45 -0400
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On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:18:58 -0500
  Charlie Ocker <N9CO@aol.com> wrote:
> Would it be possible to have a single Flag with 
>feedpoint transformers 
> in the center of each vertical leg and switch directions 
>with a DPDT 
> relay in the center?  The switchbox in the center would 
>connect to the 
> feedpoints via coax (14.5'), and the "unfed" leg of the 
>Flag would have 
> a termination resistance switched in.  

Charlie,

It will work. I have been using that system for years on 
various flags (and DHDL) antennas and it works well. Just 
make sure that the matching transformers give you the 
correct transformation for the terminating resistor.

GL,

George AA7JV
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