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Hi i was just wondering what dictates the optimal length of ground radials on say a 5/8 wave sigma 2 type with a matching ring? if practical what will happen if say they are 1/2 wave or even 5/8 wave will the type of matching make a difference to the length needed ?
thanks Dave
Well i know you can not spray it aluminium silver paint, a mate of mine did a 7 feet firestick and his swr went almost to the red.... the paint must have had a high metal content :oops:
Good luck and keep us posted. I'm really interested to get a good comparison review for this one. What will you be comparing your's too?
Thanks for that
At the mo i am running a cheap 5/8 silver no name rod that was given to me not working
The problem with it was the centre tap on the...
Well thats pretty unanimous its the new one then....Thanks for the prompt reply
That gives me a bit of time as i am 1/2 way in to moving house so have not time at the mo
but if the 7/8 wave had been recommended id have to get one now as i dont now how long they will be available.
Two...
Hi all
I am going to buy the vector 4000 and i have been following this thread for some time,
But i still non the wiser which has the most gain if any, the old 7/8 wave or the new 3/4
The local shop has both, the 7/8 is at a discount £10 less than the 3/4
At the moment am with the 7/8 as the...
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