[UK-CONTEST] Inverted V result

[Alex Allan]

John,

Good!  Trim bits off until it is resonant on 3.5MHz (it was for 80M wasn't
it?) then just fold the ends back until it is where you want it.  If you
like you can then trim it when your sure it is right.

As G3SEK says you could use a coax balun if you like.  I don't think
feedline radiation is automatically a bad thing, especially if you want the
antenna for general purpose use.

Good DX
Alex


----- Original Message -----
From: "john lemay" <john.lemay at which.net>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 6:43 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Inverted V result


> Following advice on this reflector, today I disposed of the 1:1 balun and
> fed the antenna direct from the coax.
>
> Now I have something that behaves like an aerial !
>
> The best swr is about 1.6 to 1, achieved at a frequency of 3.15MHz.
>
> So, now it needs tweaking to get it onto the band.
>
> Thanks again for your help.
>
> John G4ZTR
>
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