Star Duster Adjustment

[whiteastro]

This is a riot. LOL But I never did get a measurement ! LOL

 

[Greg T]

This is a riot. LOL But I never did get a measurement ! LOL

LMAO!! What was the question?? But seriously, folks ... I would start with 1/4" and see if it makes any diff.

 

[whiteastro]

LMAO!! What was the question?? But seriously, folks ... I would start with 1/4" and see if it makes any diff.

I think I'll take your advice. Thanks

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Let me get this straight.......the worst case SWR you have is 1.1:1 and you are complaining? Man, I'd hate to be stuck in a car with you while stuck in traffic on a hot day.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

If you truly want to make your antenna better, put an antenna analyzer on it. Then adjust the antenna for resonance at the frequency you talk on the most. If you want to split hairs, this is where to do it.

 

[whiteastro]

Yeah there is many ways of looking at any situation. You can be too fussy or be a good enough slob but all I know in my limited knowledge is when I turn the Amp on the SWR appears to get worse. I also would love to have a antenna analyzer but have to face the facts that I'll never be in the radio business so I have to spend my money where it will do me the most good. I some times have trouble keeping myself under control realizing this is just 1 of my many hobbies and I never did get Over-Paid by anyone. Thanks for the help & Happy DXing !!!

 

[secret squirrel]

What Mr. Shadetree and the others said. Next step is antenna analyzer. How at your reports back with contacts. Is everything talking as you expected. Double check your transmission quality with someone you trust that will tell you the truth and not just say sounds good, because her can understand the language is spoken English. Listening to radio checks can be entertaining at times. Operator A sound like Ozzy Osbourne live in 1983 after finishing an 8 -year-old bottle of Quaaludes and 3/4 bottle of Johnny Walker. Operator B reply- yeah sounds good, blowing my meter up. Giving me 9 pounds. My concern is your antenna my not be efficient. Not to be Mr. Negativity, but your SWR numbers may be too good for expectations. Best of luck.