TH7DX / 402-cd Info

[Bud]

jan.fisher@virgin.net wrote:
> 
> Hello all I wonder if anyone can help with a little info.
> 
> I have a TH7DX at 75 feet with a 402-CD mounted about 12ft above. Both booms are in the same plane.
> 
> 1. The 15m swr curve seems to mimic the plot for normal settings shown in the manual but I have assembled it to the DX setting ( in fact the only setting given in the manual) can someone confirm the DX dimensions RDE-2 =838mm   FDE-2 = 1067mm
> 
> 2. What power is the BN-86 rated at. Or put another way has anyone cooked one.
> 
> 3. I am at present using a sleve balun in preference to the BN-86. This has worked fine on my old 3ele tribander but was wondering if this could upset the TH7.
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> I am not that hung up about the SWR on 15m as it is under 2:1 at the bottom of the band however if there is a way to shift the curve a little lower it would be nice.
> 
> Any other info on your experience with the above setup would be welcome.
> 
> 73
> 
> Jan G0IVZ
> 
> jan.fisher@virgin.net
> 
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quit using the bn86 long ago.... it acts like a small fuse at 1kw if
the  swr is over 2:1- 73-bud-k4isv

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