correct yours is just more calculated lol thank you
correct yours is just more calculated lol thank you
I corrected that I messed up on that setting thank youThis isn't what is being scanned. Look closely at the symbol between those numbers, 26.965 MHz was the center frequency, and he was sweeping 27.405 MHz out from that frequency in both directions. If he wants just the CB band, the first frequency should be 27.185 MHz, and the second should be 0.22 MHz. That being said, I would personally recommend going past the CB frequencies to some extent so I would increase the second to 0.44 MHz, with this number the middle half of the screen will be the CB band.
I did a quick check of the manual to confirm this.
Also, those vertical blue bars are spaced and sized that at first glance look like they are showing where the various ham bands are...
The DB
OMG really I have full length 3/4 cooper on bottom and 3 feet 3/4 copper on top with 6 feet 1/2 inch to adjustIf you are using a larger diameter tube for antenna elements the length will be shorter because of a larger surface area.
no go partner foil didnt work I even had some aluminum wire like around 8 gauge increase the swr Im lostWe can test the "way too short" theory pragmatically.
Get some aluminum foil and roll it like a tube around each end of the dipole. Attach it firmly for good contact using zip ties, rubber bands, etc.
Start way too long on both ends, then start sliding it inward both ends at a time same amount to see what happens.
Goofy idea? Call me goofy. I've done it more than once.
The same can be done with two antenna stingers and hose clamps.
He can always go back to a standard made dipole and a taller mast.
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Two fishing poles and wire, or two tubes. The tube one was made of fence top rail.
Ya I'm probably going for the v58 I dont need a 5000 watt one. But yeah Homer thank you so much, Im really depressed over this, I really Like the plans too i think its the best plans Ive seen threw all the research ive been doing I really like the ones you made they look clean.... I have it hooked up right now Listening getting the skip Mi to GA MS and Barbados!!! but its partial covered by the house .... but dont know why 1:7 on the DOSEY And the radio but 3.1 on the Analyzer dont make sense too meI am sure some may not agree, but between your choices ppick one of those with radials.
When you assemble it follow directions. Don't deviate from them.
If you can't do that get the Imax 2000. That one is made in the 'Antennas for Dummies' factory in terms of assembly.
PS. When I have time I will make another of these vertical dipoles doing a step by step and post a thread just for folks like you.
Homer.
How do you tune them standing off somewhere ... or set it up where it will be then match it etcIf you get curious, to adjust the bottom tube I slide the bottom PVC nipple down along the coax cut off a little at a time with tubing cutters, snip through the little bit I trimmed with tin snips, spread the little piece open, remove it from around the coax, toss it, slide the PVC nipple back into place, and check the SWR.
Beats me. At 1.7 try communicating with it.Ya I'm probably going for the v58 I dont need a 5000 watt one. But yeah Homer thank you so much, Im really depressed over this, I really Like the plans too i think its the best plans Ive seen threw all the research ive been doing I really like the ones you made they look clean.... I have it hooked up right now Listening getting the skip Mi to GA MS and Barbados!!! but its partial covered by the house .... but dont know why 1:7 on the DOSEY And the radio but 3.1 on the Analyzer dont make sense too me