Re: Topband: K9AY Antenna Question

[Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>]

At 09:07 PM 8/28/2004, Kelley wrote:

> I just bought a few vactrol's from B G Micro for use in my K9AY antenna in
> place of the fixed termination resistors. Looking at some older posts, it
> appears that the way to use them is with a 1k pot connected to the 12v
> supply. Is this how folks do this? There's really no documentation with the
> vactrols, what about controlling current, etc.?
Take a look at www.hard-core-dx.com.  There are a several how-to articles.

73, Pete N4ZR
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