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Originally Posted by Gold Eagle
Hello. I have a Yaesu 817ND with no luck (or skill) contacting anyone in any mode. Been trying SSB on a few different bands. This will receive well.
I realize this will be a challenge at only 5w. max. Am currently trying a 24' Ultimax 100 http://www.ultimax-antennas.com/services.html
Also a Z11 tuner made by LDG. The antenna Mfg. is sending me more wire to extend the length. I have this up maybe 35' in some trees can't go much higher at present. Have tried sloped and horizontal. Thanks! |
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Hello,
Rather than an end-fed antenna, had you considered a slightly different configuration? Your current antenna scenario depends upon the coax shield to act as the counterpoise. If you were to run a counterpoise from the radio, on the ground below the antenna you may have better results.
From my own experience, symmetrical antennas at low power are more efficient. Give that a try in your back yard, you may be very pleased with the results. The counterpoise can help compensate for poor soil conductivity if you're in a region with sandier soils.
If you have time, you could build a set of single-band dipoles, using zip-cord for both the feedline and antenna, many Hams go that way QRP with very good results. Here's some links to consider:
http://home.frognet.net/~mcfadden/wd...xt/zipcord.txt
http://www.w8ji.com/end-fed_1_2_wave...end%20feed.htm
Vy73, Volunteer