Date:         Mon, 2 Jun 2003 12:54:15 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: NOS Antenna Needed For SWR Problem
Comments: To: Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM>
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On Mon, 2 Jun 2003, Derek Drew wrote:

> The SWR with the new style antenna is 3.5 to 1 and the SWR of the old one
> is 0.2 as far as I can tell.

Derek, compare the length of the two antennas.  If the new one is longer,
try shortening it to match the old one.  The length is going to be very
critical in getting this match right.


David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si

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