Good Jody,
A dipole is a balanced antenna that you are feeding with an unbalanced
transmission line. The size of your RF choke is way off. I suggest that you
purchase
a "B1-2K" Current Balun from Radio Works and install it at the antenna...the
cost is about $40.
The current balun will eliminate RF and will allow the dipole to radiate
evenly. Right now, the shield on your coax is acting as part of the antenna
system.
73
John / N0KHQ / St. Louis
Always on 17M
Antennas:
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