On Mon,6/20/2016 7:58 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
Suggestions appreciated.
Gary,
You are paying FAR too much attention to VSWR. If you had a perfect
ground, it is NORMAL to have a feedpoint Z of 20-35 ohms for a vertical
working against radials. The SWR values you've cited are quite
reasonable, and any rig with even the most modest antenna tuner should
be able to put full power into them. If the antennas are radiating well
and your transmitter can put full power into them, stop worrying and be
happy!
Repeat after me --
SWR is NOT a measure of antenna performance.
SWR is NOT a measure of antenna performance.
SWR is NOT a measure of antenna performance.
73, Jim K9YC
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