One of the benefits of modifying a rig for full range TX is finding where
the lowest VSWR occurs to get a starting point for cutting or adding.
Carl
KM1H
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From: "Peter Voelpel" <df3kv@t-online.de>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:07 PM
Subject: Topband: FW: Tuning 160M Dipole
I would rather guess you should short it by at least 4-6 foot per side.
Easiest way is to check for the resonant frequency and short accordingly.
73
Peter, DJ7WW
-----Original Message-----
From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of paul
ecker
Sent: Mittwoch, 31. Oktober 2012 00:30
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Tuning 160M Dipole
I put up a 160m dipole but now need to tune it. SWR at low end of band is
abt 3 and at top end abt 5. From what I have read this means I need to
shorten it. My question is how much should I take off? A foot off each
end??
Any good links to sites that may explain this in some detail so I can
learn?
Tu and 73
Paul
kc2nyu
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