Gary, I use an inv L with K2AV FCP and matching balun. I purchased a RigExpert
AA-30 to tune out the reactance. It worked great. No tuning cap or inductor
were needed. It took just a couple cuts to dial it in. My L is now 126 ft
long with a 65 ft vertical leg standing a few feet off a tree trunk. The SWR is
now much sharper as it should be.
We live on a small lakefront lot and there was not sufficient room for a decent
TB ground radial system. Our location is semi-rural. So, man-made noise is
not a frequent issue. The FCP and trimming of the antenna has produced a major
improvement in the L’s performance. It enabled me to reach TB DXCC this past
season.
Best Luck
Jim K7EG
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