Jim just on the note of Standing wave bridges, I have one for AM CB radios
as commonly used truckers etc, used it every time
I replaced an aerial on my car and mates cars to correctly "tune" the
aerial.I had been thinking of using it to tune my aerial but
wasnt sure if it was the correct one or not, any thoughts
craig
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
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Sent: Wednesday, 9 January 2008 10:38 AM
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Subject: Re: Europa-List: copper dipole
Paul-
FYI Aircraft Spruce has a reel of copper strapping material for $ 19.90.
For the work you may need to go through, it may be easier to buy it. Also,
as was mentioned, the advantage of strapping is that it is a bit more broad
band than wire would be. I assume that the manufacturers do it that way to
provide more error in the event that you do not tune the antenna. If you
have a good Standing Wave bridge and can tune it, as long as you are below
2.5 - 3 to 1 at the extreme ends of the spectrum and close to flat at the
most commonly used frequencies you will be transmitting on, wire would work
just as well as strapping.
Jim Puglise A-283, Punta Gorda, FL
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