Re: Europa-List: Europa copper Di pole antenna

[Fred Fillinger <n3eu@comcast.net>]

<ctsmallwood@onetel.com>
>
> Has anyone used the europa supplied dipole?
> After tuning my rdgs are @ 118 freq. 2.02:1, 124 freq.
>1.209:1(lowest) and 136 freq.2.09:1.
> I think the figures are to high @ the extremes.Any thoughts
> would be welcome

At 2:1, you have only 11% loss at the extremes, and 1.2:1 in the middle
is excellent.  You're dealing with a broadband antenna, so VSWR readings
at the ends can only go so low.

Reg,
Fred F.