Topband: Switching in Extra Antenna Length
George & Marijke Guerin
gmguerin@voyager.net
Wed, 03 Jul 2002 10:20:44 +0100
Bill, et al:
The first issue is impedance of the inverted L on 160. The impedance
will be about 15 - 20 ohms on 160 with the top connected.
The second issue is voltage on 80. Make sure you have a good space on
the vacuum relay, as it is a High Voltage point on 80 meters. Another
solution is a trap on top. No switching on top, just on the bottom to get
from 36 ohms plus ground loss down to the 160 meter impedance.
Good luck George K8GG