Try feeding the delta loop at the bottom or top...I run two deltas, one cut
for 80 meters---all band use---and one cut for 20.
I feed the 80 mtr loop at the top with ladder line and open up the bottom
for use on 160 and to change the radiation pattern on the other bands.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Tuck" <gtuck@mac.com>
To: "Ten Tec Mailing List" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 10:20 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Basic question
> Have been off the band for some years now and am itching to get back
> on. Rig is a TS 850S with 400Hz iRad filters in both IF's for CW
> which has been my mode of choice. Since the itch has returned, so has
> interest in a new rig. I've always heard guys marvel at Ten Tec rigs
> and I've been reading the archives about the Orion all morning.
> Thought I'd join the list to learn more.
>
> Living in the city, I fight QRN, line noise, etc. With antenna
> restrictions here, I use an 80m delta loop fed in the corner for
> multband use. Use an outboard Timewave DSP-59+ but it has marginal
> effect. So, my priorities are good audio and good noise reduction. I
> know that I can order a rig and return it within 30 days but that is a
> lot to just listen to one and compare it to my 850S. Has anyone put
> these side by side? Any thoughts or words of wisdom? thanks for your
> patience.
>
> 73, Gary WB7FCQ
>
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