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[CQ-Contest] Re: [TowerTalk] 80m Dipole ssb/cw switching

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Subject: [CQ-Contest] Re: [TowerTalk] 80m Dipole ssb/cw switching
From: k9mi@home.com (Mike Brown K9MI)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:01:28 -0500

> Another efficient method is feeding the 1/2 wave dipole with open wire and
using a Johnson Matchbox. This
> gives maximum frequency flexibility.

> 73,
> Tim K3LR

I just went to this type of setup myself. The thing I need to check
and see how much bandwidth I get with it before needing to touch
it up. Of course, this would only come into play durring S&P. My
dipole ended up being 130ft overall due to our small city lot. Close
enough I would say though.

73 - Mike K9MI




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