[TowerTalk] Tuning Fan Dipoles?

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Tony Who???   What is your call???


On Sun, 04 May 2014 16:46:16 -0400 Tony <dxdx at optonline.net> writes:
> All:
> 
> I decided to forgo the ladder line doublet and try a coax-fed fan 
> dipole 
> for 80, 60, 40 and 30 meters. I have two trees to work with (30 and 
> 50 
> feet tall) so I can't spread the wires out in different directions. 
> I 
> figured I'd use PVC or some other lightweight material to spread the 
> wires.
> 
> I suspect that the biggest challenge is trying to bring each dipole 
> into 
> resonance so any suggestions to would be much appreciated. My guess 
> is 
> that you would start with the 80 meter dipole cut for the lowest 
> portion 
> of the band and then trim to resonance as you add each dipole.
> 
> I predict the process may take some time so it's probably best if I 
> can 
> borrow an antenna analyzer.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Tony
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