[TenTec] Ten Tec Antenna

[Al Scanandoah]

In addition to the terminating resistors, an efficient broadband balun 
adds significantly to the cost.

Al, K2ZN

Michael Goins wrote:
> Nevermind the lead on information - found it. 
> 
> Looks to be a regular terminated v-beam with some sort of transformer to match
> it to multiple bands, probably something similar to the ring transformer used
> by some of the quad companies. Has to be set up at a compromise angle (or
> maybe you pick your favorite band and set the angle for it), as the seperation
> between the wires for optimizing for each band is different (and importaqnt
> with a regular v-beam). 
> 
> Really not that hard to build from scratch, especially for a $240 price tag,
> and will multiband if fed with a tuner and homebrew feeders (or 300-450 line).
> Biggest problem is the termination resistors, and you need (or don't need)
> them, depending on what you are trying to do with the antenna. If I remember
> right, Cebik has some info about v-beams on his home page. I know I've seen
> homebrew terminating resistor articles somewhere.
> 
> Think I'll just build one here and save $150-200.
> 
> mike
> k5wmg
> 
> 
> 
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