Chris,
I think that antenna is stainless steel conductor? You might homebrew a
more efficient radiator of large gauge COPPER house wire, which is sold
insulated but very reasonable at chain Home Center and Electrical
Distributors. The insulation only makes a 1 per cent or so difference in
length of dipole over the formula for half wave dipoles.
Certainly, a costly antenna like you have now is somewhat wasted if too low.
Get it high and in the clear and use a quality tuner like the Ten Tec ones,
and you will do fine. Copper however is a better conductor than any steel.
But do you have that steel because you are near the ocean and salt air?
73,
Stuart
K5KVH
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