[TowerTalk] Barker & Williamson Model AC - 1.8 - 30

[Edward Sawyer]

Michael,
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamwire/4075.html

Is your installation similar to the picture of the link that was provided by another poster?  The manufacturer claims that this installation, when done as shown, will show 2:1 SWR cross all bands.  It looks like a number of things are critical to performance:  The top to bottom height of 55ft and the length of the wire being 110 ft.  Also there is a "balancing network" at the far end and that network may need the counterpoises connected rather than using lossy ground to make the connection.

Then you should see if in fact you are getting 2:1 VSWR (before turning on your rig's tuner) on the desired bands.  If you don't get that, you should consider returning the product.

73

Ed  N1UR