I think the only important measurement is that it avoids being near a half wavelength on any bands. Are there really "magic" lengths to be used with 9:1 xfmr into a tuner? I'm skeptical.
73, Barry N1EU On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 1:50 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT < k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote: > Only a bit off-topic, since I have a KX3 w/tuner and a 9:1 balun to go > with it. > > I know how to trim a resonant antenna to the correct final length. I also > understand why truly "random" wires don't necessarily work. > > The recent post about shipboard operations near Antarctica said they're > using a 53' wire. > > How do you guys measure an antenna like this? I assume it can be a few > inches off, but.... > > 73 -- Lynn > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n1eu.ba...@gmail.com > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
