[TenTec] Antenna is up, but the coupler doesn't like 160 meters

[Mike Bryce]

Okay boys and girls.

the antenna project is done

I have a 160 meter doublet feed with 600 ohm line. 130ish feet on each side. 

Followed the antenna suggestions from everyone and now have it connected to a 1:1 balun with a one foot hunk of coax to the Ten Tec 239 coupler.

Everything works fine------ except for 160 meter

I can't find a tuning solution for any freq on that band below 1.995 mhz. 

Shortening the antenna feedline is not possible, it has to reach the coupler.

I don't like the idea of adding more length to the feedline, but looks like I may have to.

How much? 

What about lengthening the wire on the ends of the antenna? 

Make it shorter, (the overall length of the antenna)

The 239 can find a solution on 1.995 (SWR 2:1) but the selector shows the best match on the high Z side

okay, it's been too quiet here, so this should heat things up


Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
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