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Subject: [TowerTalk] KLM 6L20 improved dimensions
From: W0UN -- John Brosnahan <shr@swtexas.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 09:22:49 -0500
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Improved KLM 6L20 dimensions.  Better gain,
F/B and especially VSWR bandwidth.

I have not yet found the YO model information
but here are the actual dimensions that I used
on my two 6L20M KLMs, but I will continue
working on it.  Probably on one of the 18 computers
that are here but not set up.

I was very pleased with the improvement and
the measured SWR tracked the predicted SWR
perfectly.

I'll try to dig out the models I used, but in the mean
time these dimensions can be worked backwards for
a model or they can be used with confidence to assemble
an antenna that they will work very well.

                spacing inches          

R-DE1           81-7/16                 
DE1-DE2 84-3/16
DE2-D1  90-5/8
D1-D2           224-7/8
D20D3   208-3/16

this will leave 3 inches of boom at each end.


                1/2" tip lengths inches

R               81-3/16 
DE1             56-3/4
DE2             36-5/16
D1              55-5/8
D2              55-1/4
D3              48-3/16

Exposed 3/4 inch tubing are all 69-5/8 inches.
Exposed 1 inch tubing are all nominal 72 inches.

I mounted the boom in the exact center to equalize the
torque load and then used steel weights to balance the boom.

73--John  W0UN


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