My Inverted L is 53 ft high supported with a 3 ft arm, and the horizontal
extends 70 ft to a tree at a 30 ft elevation. So far, I have about 9 random
length radials on average ground. The shortest is about 40 ft, and the longest
about 90 ft. The 90 ft radial is tied to a metal fence. The vertical section
is secured with an insulator, and the coax connector is mountedin PVC fittings.
This PVC housing is attached to a driven 8 ft ground rod, and the coax shield
is connected to the top of the ground rod, and the radials are attached to the
rod via a ground rod clamp. I have connected a 1 Meg ohm 1/2-watt resistor
from the coax center connector to ground to disipate static. My question is
how to match this antenna for better SWR. I have a fairly broad 2:5 swr b/w
from 1845 to 1955, but the SWR at the center of this range is still 2:1. My
MFJ 259 reads the lowest swr at 1895 and 100 ohms impedance. Most everything I
have read indicates I should have a low resistance, a
nd match with a capacitor. I realize the loss is not great, but is the Unun,
or some other inductor what I need to add? I know I need more radials, and I
will add more as I can. The ground is covered with 8 inches of snow at the
present time. Thanks 73 RonWR5RR
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