[UK-CONTEST] NFD Bracknell ARC G4BRA/P Low Power

[Dave Lawley]

Nice writeup and pictures Dave

I was always told by G3RZP that you should avoid sharp bends in open 
wire feeder, as you can get reflections from the bend if you're unlucky. 
This is borne out by the text on page 12.31 of the fifth edition of the 
RSGB handbook, which judging from the prose style was written by G6XN.

Clearly this doesn't seem to cause problems in your case and I guess it 
is partly dependent on the precise length of feeder. I have always been 
careful to split sharp bends up into a couple of 45 degree bends where 
possible. Anyone else care to comment on whether or not it is important 
to avoid sharp bends in open wire line?

Dave G4BUO