On 10 Dec 2004 06:30:32 -0800, "
wrote:

The loss on coax with that kind of a mismatch is around 90%. You are
better off with open wire feeds, especially since you have a tuner
available..even if it is MFJ ( Hi ).
grin
An open wire fed 40 meter dipole will produce a fine multiband
antenna..take that to the bank!
Jim

Thanks to all that replied. I knew it was probably somewhat lossy but
I didn't know it was as bad as has been pointed out. I'll have to
think about feeding it with open wire or twinlead when the weather is
more suitable here in Michigan.

73 and Thanks again.

Gary K8IQ