shorter or longer

[1iwilly]

quick question on an EFHW wire if the SWR is lowest in the lower band but you use a bid higher freq example 7.015 to 7.120 SWR 1.2
I rag-chew from 7.165 to 7.250 SWR 1.9 do I shorten it or length it? also only using 40,20 and 15 meters do I tune on 20 meters so the 2 other bands come down or do I tune on 40 meters so the other harmonic bands come in to place wire is 65ft long. thanks

 

[brandon7861]

My math says to shorten it by about 15 inches. Try tuning on 40 first.

 

[1iwilly]

My math says to shorten it by about 15 inches. Try tuning on 40 first.

i think I need to go up in height that's 3 feet off the ground

 

[w9cll]

1.9 is perfectly fine to run with.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I believe you don't have to cut it. Just fold it over and tape or wire tie it.

 

[AudioShockwav]

I believe you don't have to cut it. Just fold it over and tape or wire tie it.

Yes, just fold it and tie wrap.

73
Jeff