[VHFcontesting] Feedline Lengths for 1296 stacked array

[wbr/wf4r]

Kevin,  It is my understanding and belief that the actual length does 
not matter as long as the two coax's are the SAME length.  Make or 
measure what length is necessary and then duplicate it for the second. 
Be sure to use the same length over-all including connectors.  Assuming 
that you install the connectors exactly the same and the coax is cut to 
exactly the same length, you will have it right.
73, Bill, WF4R.

Amateur Extra WF4R


On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:39 AM, kevinemtid at sbcglobal.net wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>      I am just about finished my 1296 2x24 ele stacked array. This is 
> the antenna from the Aug 2006 QST by W6PQL. But I am in need of the 
> Length of feedline from the antennas to the power divider. Am I 
> correct that it has to be either a multiple of 1/4 or 1/2 wavelength? 
> Any help would be appreciated. This is the last part of the puzzle er 
> array that I need to workout. I will be using LMR-400 from the 
> antennas to the PD, then a length of 1/2 Superflex to 7/8 hardline. 
> And one question, I have attached the booms to the vertical supports 
> of the H-frame with a ss pipe clamp. Does it really matter where I 
> place the clamp screw, on top of the boom or is it ok to be on the 
> side of the boom perpendicular to elements? I'm thinking the top of 
> the boom but its a bitch to get it set up properly.
>      Thanks for the help and I will see you during the contest!
>      73,
>      Kevin NZ1I FN41aj
>      50, 2, 222, 432, and ?1296( for the 1st time)!
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