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    Spontaneous Increase in Feed Line Impedance

    I was testing a new Wilson Silver Load antenna connected to 16' of Belden coax with an MFJ 259 Antenna Analyzer when I noticed something strange. The impedance would start out at 50 ohms, and slowly, over five minutes or so, creep up to 60 ohms. I disconnected the meter, let everything sit for...
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    Antenna Feed Line Length

    I’m interested in anyone’s practical experience regarding the proper length for antenna feed lines in a mobile CB installation. The goal is, of course, to achieve the lowest SWR and highest antenna efficiency. I’ve read quite a bit of contradictory advice on the subject which seems to fall into...