I checked that out but (from memory) I believe he said on 6M the coil assembly
is not used (i.e. the antenna is mounted directly on the flag mast). But if
you had the coil mounted I think it was a 5" section and you would need about a
5" wire (at least) to by pass the coil.
I got thinking about it after I sent the email and 45" is a dyslexic 54" which
plus the 1/2 inch or so for the mounting bracket make it match my calculations.
I love to experiment but it's hard (and expensive) to start at his 45" only to
find you really need 54".
Thanks
Brad
-----Original Message-----
From: L. B. Cebik [SMTP:cebik@utkux.utcc.utk.edu]
Sent: Monday, August 17, 1998 1:43 PM
To: Brad Mugleston
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: Re: Antenna Q's
Brad,
It appears that the total length for 6 meters in the Aug 98 QST is the
length of the 3/4" tubing plus the length of tubing going to the flag
mounting, which would make the entire assembly longer than just the 45"
tube. It does appear that there is a shorting wire to go across the coil,
which is not used on 6. It is not 100% clear, but I suspect you can
experimentally determine the exact length you need.
-73-
LB, W4RNL
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