Re: [TenTec] grounding dipoles

[Jason Buchanan <jsb@digistar.com>]

Ron Notarius wrote:

> Assuming that the dipoles are each for separate bands, I'd suggest just
> tying the coax together.  RF will always flow down the path of least
> resistance (or reactance) so only the antenna that is cut for a particular
> band will get the RF for that band at any one time.  (Yes, I know that's not
> strictly and technically correct, but it's "close enough for government
> work!")
>  
I experimented with this once (once is the operative word, about 15 
years ago) ) but didn't have the best success with it because the SWR 
was high.  Weather was bad and I was pressed for time so I didn't pursue 
further.  Does this require a tuner or should the SWR be low?  I would 
very much like to eliminate the extra runs of coax, etc.

Thanks!
Jason