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Without test equipment, is there anything I can do to optimize lengths of lines, spacing’s, etc?
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Start long, about 5.5" per 450Ω 1/4 wave section... experiment. Also start with each 300Ω link cut for about 1/2 wavelength in the middle of the band (around CH-33). Keep the twin lead stable... and both sides the same distance from metal. PVC pipe can be used to fabricate standoffs.
I have an HD8800 that's not in service at the moment. Give me a couple of days and I'll get some photos & dimensions of the combiner/phasing lines. They're just open parallel wire...
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)
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Last edited by GroundUrMast; 28-Aug-2013 at 6:07 PM.
Reason: experiment w/ lengths...
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