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On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:34:09 -0400, "Allan H. Kaplan" <w1ael@arrl.net>
wrote:
>Bill,
>I use Palstar BT1500A tuner with open wire line from W7FG and am pleased
>with performance of my doublet. My lightning arrestor comprises two
>auto spark plugs screwed into an aluminum bar. I fastened the aluminum
>bar to the top of an 8-foot ground rod. So far so good! I believe a
>BIG knife switch is a good idea, too.
>
>I believe that proximity to ground of your inverted vee will tend to
>fill in the nulls published for a doublet high up and used on higher
>frequency bands than its natural resonance. You have nothing to lose
>by hooking it up and trying it in the true ham spirit. You will have a
>flexible multiband antenna.
>73 de W1AEL, Allan in Sevier County, TN (callsign at arrl)
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I just placed an order for the W7FG antenna/feedline combination and
will give it a try. The spark plug idea sounds good too, although I
would still disconnect the feedline during storms.
Thanks to all who replied.
73, Bill W6WRT
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