[TowerTalk] KW-80 trap

[Tod -ID]

Tom:

I use about 45 feet following the trap.  Am using it in  vertical and a
horizontal antenna may have a different requirement.


Tod, K0TO


> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom Osborne
> Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 4:40 PM
> To: Towertalk
> Subject: [TowerTalk] KW-80 trap
> 
> Hi TT'ians
> 
> I'm trying to built an 80/160 antenna with a Unidilla KW-80 
> trap.  I can get the SWR on 80 OK, but my MFJ-259B doesn't 
> like 160 so can't get a good reading there.
> 
> How much wire do I need on the other end of the trap to get 
> it to resonate in the 160 meter band??  Close would help as I 
> can trim it as needed. 
> Thanks and 73
> Tom W7WHY
> 
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