So, what's the SWR on 6M with the 10M parts in place? 'JK
--- In [email protected], "Steve & Peg" <myto...@...> wrote: > > In looking at the original message in this thread, I have used the absolutely > most simple solution that is likely available anywhere. I am using a Syntor > X9000 on both 10 and 6 M without anymore than a cut for 6M mobile "bird > killer" whip and its associated spring with a Hustler 10M coil on top. > Rounding up the necessary fittings for the top might take some looking but I > have found them at least at the vendors at Dayton. The mount that I am using > on one car is a homemade bracket that fastens between the fender and the hood > and has an SO239 on one end and a 3/8 x 24 thread going at 90 degrees. It > works perfectly. In fact I have two of them in use on two different vehicles. > > Simply cut the whip for probably 52.5 or so and establish the lowest SWR with > the 10M coil attached and then adjust the 10M coil for resonance on 29.6. > Other than the coil getting smacked once in awhile coming to near destruction > I have had little problem with this set up. In probably about 5 years with > this set up I've only lost one coil. > > Just one tech's / ham's idea/opinion. Now if the bands would only open up > a little bit. HI! > > Thanks > > Steve Waltman KB3FPN >
