Topband: FW: Tuning 160M Dipole

ZR zr at jeremy.mv.com
Tue Oct 30 21:24:03 EDT 2012


One of the benefits of modifying a rig for full range TX is finding where 
the lowest VSWR occurs to get a starting point for cutting or adding.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Voelpel" <df3kv at t-online.de>
To: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:07 PM
Subject: Topband: FW: Tuning 160M Dipole


>I would rather guess you should short it by at least 4-6 foot per side.
> Easiest way is to check for the resonant frequency and short accordingly.
>
> 73
> Peter, DJ7WW
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of paul
> ecker
> Sent: Mittwoch, 31. Oktober 2012 00:30
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> Subject: Topband: Tuning 160M Dipole
>
>
>
> I put up a 160m dipole but now need to tune it. SWR at low end of band is
> abt 3 and at top end abt 5. From what I have read this means I need to
> shorten it. My question is how much should I take off? A foot off each 
> end??
> Any good links to sites that may explain this in some detail so I can 
> learn?
>
> Tu and 73
> Paul
> kc2nyu
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