Thread: Antenna mount
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Old 10-22-2016, 07:03 PM   #5
N3LYT
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Unlike a non tuneable antenna radial length is not real important when it comes to switching sticks because they do not have to be cut for the bands because the screw driver will tune any way. I’m not sure beyond a certain point if length would have much if any effect. I chose 5’ because it’s half a stick of EMT not real scientific but greater than the portable offerings I have seen for over $200 more than I have in it. In effect it’s a 10’ circle is it enough? I don’t know but it has greatly improved the ability to present a match over it being mounted 6’ off the ground with no counter poise.
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