[TowerTalk] An easy question for the experts on this list

[Jim Brown]

On 2/4/2012 11:27 AM, K. Alan Robbins wrote:
> Make the vertical radiator longer to try and get it down to the bottom of
> the band

That's a good solution.  The difference between the top and bottom of 
the band is about 8%, so I would start by making the radiator 7% longer. 
That is, measure the current length, multiply that by 1.07, and try that 
for the total length. Be prepared to prune it to length, like any other 
antenna.

Don't worry about perfect VSWR, but when you get the resonance (as 
indicated my minimum SWR) to where you want it, then try playing with 
the tap on the ring (if it's adustable).

73, Jim K9YC