[TenTec] grounding dipoles

[Jason Buchanan]

Ron Notarius wrote:

>Assuming that the dipoles are each for separate bands, I'd suggest just
>tying the coax together.  RF will always flow down the path of least
>resistance (or reactance) so only the antenna that is cut for a particular
>band will get the RF for that band at any one time.  (Yes, I know that's not
>strictly and technically correct, but it's "close enough for government
>work!")
>  
>

I experimented with this once (once is the operative word, about 15 
years ago) ) but didn't have the best success with it because the SWR 
was high.  Weather was bad and I was pressed for time so I didn't pursue 
further.  Does this require a tuner or should the SWR be low?  I would 
very much like to eliminate the extra runs of coax, etc.


Thanks!
Jason