Hi all,
 
Just spent the day putting up a multi-band DX-CC (fan dipole, 80-10M) in an 
inverted V configuration. Unfortunately, I could not get the center mast 
extended beyond 20 feet, with one end up ~9 feet from ground, the other, ~5 
feet from ground. I am seeing HI-SWR on all bands. Any suggestions on what 
might be the issue? I was able to get decent SWR with my old 20M monoband 
dipole, 30 feet up.
 
I have heard that the DX-CC is sensitive to height above ground, and am 
concerned that 20 feet might be too low. On the other hand, I was hoping it 
will at least tune well on 20 M at that height, if not all the bands...
 
Appreciate any ideas/suggestions. I don't have an ATU in my K3/100, and was 
hoping a multi-band fan-dipole like the DX-CC would work well without need for 
an ATU.
 
73,
 
Jay (KD6AMA)                                      
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