Pete Klapp wrote: >>I've read Glenn Martin's explanation for the 20.3" antenna length that you >>used. I have no knowledge on this subject, so I'll just follow these >>recommendations. I do have another question. Did you cut the coax to a >>multiple of the wavelength?<<
I did cut mine to a multiple of 20.3, and I also used the toroidal baluns that Jim Weir recommends. I also have a friend that's an electrical engineer and HAM radio buff drop by and check the SWR, and he said it was perfect..."don't change a thing". The range of my radio is nothing short of awesome. I routinely hear communications from 200 miles out, and have talked several times with Joe Horton at ranges in the 175 mile range. That aint bad for a homemade antenna made of copper foil... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com --------------------------------------------------------
