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    Modified Vector 4000

    Cecil address's what you saw locally from the Half square here. Half Square antenna -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > W8JI wrote: It is true that if a dipole is low enough a half-square can beat it at very low angles, but the...
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    Modified Vector 4000

    Just a note, center to 1/4 wave section, shield to the 1/2wave. the ends of the 1/4 wave can be a few feet off the ground. I used some small bungees connected to a egg insulator at the end of 1/4 waves to hold them in place with a tent stake in to the ground this way the wind didnt blow them...
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    Modified Vector 4000

    wrap a coax balun at the feedpoint also.
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    Modified Vector 4000

    It isn't really ugly and you will barely see it if you use non insulated wire. For those not sure what it is , It's two or more vertical 1/4 wave sections between a 1/2 wave top. Basicaly a cheap phased array. Fed at the corner of 1/2 and 1/4 wave sections is a low-impedence current feed...
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    My swr changed for no apparent reason.

    Well knowing the type of weather we have been having and you mentioning the Wilson it was the first thing i would think of it isn't like your swr went to hell and a handbasket it changed slightly so nothing drastic could have happened. clean under there every so often Glad i could help.
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    Modified Vector 4000

    You look like you have room out where you live save money on aluminum and try a Bobtail Curtain, you can make it out of 14 ga wire and it is a vertical and they are supposed to perform like a hooker on main street. You can have it up and made in about 60 minutes.
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    My swr changed for no apparent reason.

    Is it a magnet mount? if so there maybe condensation between antenna and vehicle body.
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    Marconi testing New Top One vs. Gain Master

    This isnt true, the height above ground will dictate how many lobes there are.
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    Modified Vector 4000

    Yes you commented about the stand, I gave a reply what it was actually used for...I also explained thru the reply where you still ask about it. Marconi, you want to say I am double talking you just didn't understand what was written, I never made mention of a mobile and clearly stated it has...
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    Modified Vector 4000

    Where are you getting the idea this is for a mobile? this thread is about the Vector. What double talk are you referring to Marconi? I would like to address what ever you feel is double talk from me.
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    Help on Setup

    I agree Booty the Mag mount won't alter the way it performs unless it was a 2" magnet
  12. M

    Modified Vector 4000

    I am copying the Booty 4:tt2:
  13. M

    Tube amp help...

    I take Metamucil if I am not regular:whistle:
  14. M

    Elecraft K3 Review

    Ok I see you are getting all the accesories together for when you sell me that rig.:lol:
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    8 pill 2SC2879 mobile

    He will never see 25a per device if he does they will be just like a fuse. 800 watts Pep is just loafing with 8 -2879's.
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    Modified Vector 4000

    Booty no you probably couldnt afford as you couldnt even afford to pay for aluminum with a slit in it. :ohmy::ohmy: It isn't my fault you or the others can't get another type of matching network to work. You can prod and goad all you want I give out info when I want not when you want. I...
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    Anderson connectors for the amp

    You got that shot Mack thats how I do them vice em, heat them up fill 3/4 way up with solder stick that sucker in there and they are good to go.
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    Ham Radio Deluxe Problem

    I must be retarded I can't see anywhere where the rs232 controls turning on that radio.
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    Modified Vector 4000

    :tt2: It was more about the modeling of the cone etc. I use a vector that I have modified I have my Intervector 10K in the works.
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    Wouxun kg-uv920r Mobile

    you havent paid them yet have you? If not any idea on cost?