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Subject: [TowerTalk] Quads
From: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:41:16 -0800 (PST)
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 I've been using Quads for many (50+) years. Previously I have always used 1/4 
wave matching transformers.
 But this time when it went up, I purchased a commercial matching transformer. 
Well, when it was installed, it was open. So, for a temporary fix, the 20 and 
17 meter elements were attached to the feedline directly. The antenna seems to 
perform quite well even in this hookup.
 I am tempted to just hook all the elemments to the feedline without a matching 
device of any kind. 
 I have read many things written about doing this and it seems that all seem to 
have favorable results.
 I am interested in hearing from fellows that have done this and what their 
results were.
 Thanks,
 Tom K5IID
 
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