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Recent content by xxjoker21xx

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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    Yes that is what i have done and am making braces for the top hoop because it has been moving around and creating SWR from what i can tell from my testing of the Vector 4000.... I have a PVC rod im drilling holes in and will strap the hoop direct to the center of the antenna with zip ties to...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    Ok i will Give it a Go.. used a section of 4" pipe and was 4.25" wound the Coax Around it 5 turns and drilled 2 holes on Each end to hold coax tight also drilled 2 holes about 90deg around and used a zip tie to keep the balun tight and to the form! used part of the 75' RG213 to make it and have...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    I found this while doing research to get a proper Setup, using the ferrites kills Power as stated in this test and much more Expensive than the Coax and 4" PVC used as the Balun form and only requires 6 turns for 10 meter so that is the route i am going! As stated in this link below the ferrite...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    Yea I was trying to just make the Balun with the Coax instead of the ferrites i was going to have 6 10" loops and attach it Below the Antenna! My Coax is Pre Assembled and Sealed and that's the only issue with your suggestion thanks for the input.... that is my COAX on Amazon.
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    I know from other Post i need a Balun for this Antenna, What size would you recommend i make with the RG213? i have a 75' Length RG213 on the way and i got a 6' RG213 jumper to make the Balun, Would it be best to Make the Balun from the 75' lengths end @ the antenna or make it with the Jumper...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    Nothing i did Helped SWR much i think my LMR400 is Bad from being crushed i have rg213 mil spec on the way to replace it something more durable and i think it will handle plenty of Power!
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    Yea im working on the 50' tower i have only one section of it up so far and on a 10' pole Half way up the 10' section of Tower! About 5' overlaped i Changed to the 10k Gamma today and Shortened the Gamma bar setting to verify what i need to do is the Opposite and will do so tomorrow! Thanks for...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    This is my first antenna with this type of Gamma Match so i appreciate Advice! i have it down currently to make and install the Balun and fine tune the Gamma!
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    Indeed that is what i have Always Done but Seek input Thanks for the Input. the gamma is reading high on Capacitance Also i seen in another post it should be Around 55pf its reading 120, I question Everything ... Like to Fine Tune All Setups until its Best, I Designed and Built a High Nickle...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    Im trying to tune this with a Nano VNA and im New to these what should i set as the 4 set i just set number 1 to SWR? Currently this Antenna reads lowest @ 2.2SWR lowest SWR i think because of the Gamma the capacitance is over 120. and the resistance is low im thinking i need to move the gamma...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    I just Assembled it with the Stock one for Now im going to use the 10k replacement later when i get my Swan Mark 1 Fixed! My Main Concern is the Gamma Rod and Bar what should these be set at? Also i have seen where people recommend a Balun but i am running LMR400 so i was thinking about using of...
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    To 7/8 or NOT to 7/8, that is the equastion

    I just Purchased and Assembled my New Vector 4000 and have the 10k Gamma Match on the Way for it What is the Best Length to run the Gamma at for 27.205 I tried the listed settings but the Ohmage is lower than it should be and the SWR's are Up, i seen somewhere where they suggested moving the...
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    CB Channel 6 Bleedover

    Its not just you they bleed on everyone and they are running upwards of 60,000 w or more they call it the supper bowl and it is very annoying in georgia also as all my naybors and people they talk to have the same isue ........:cursing: It getts to the point to where sometimes cant even talk...
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    Texas Star & DEI

    china components Indeed all of our manifacturers are now in china Go figure Pay 30+ dollars for each i dont think so......