> Mathew
> I am not familiar with that particular model antenna. I currently
> use a DB224 antenna that I modified about 10 years ago for use at
> 145.49Mhz. I figured how much to lengthen the loops by using ratio and
> proportion, I then cut the loops and added the necessary aluminum rod.
> I had the added rod and all aluminum connections heliarced. The antenna
> has a very low VSWR and has given many years good service. This is not
> bad for a recycled commercial antenna that cost nothing but a $200
Was the harness changed to accomodate the antenna retunning, or to replace a
bad one.?
Mathew
> phasing harness and a good deal of work.
> 73's de Tom Manning, AF4UG
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> > I have DB-304 antenna that at 156.100 gives a 1.2 VSWR at 50 ohms,
> > looks real good. I want to use this antenna at 146.925, shows a
> > VSWR at 1.5:1 at 74 ohms. What could be done to get this to a 50
> > ohm impedance? All help would be greatly appreciated.
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