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aRKay wrote:

I just purchased a Ten-Tec 1208 Transverter to get my feet wet on six
meters. I would like to use my existing W9INN fan dipole if possible.
At the present time the fan dipole has three sets of wires from the
common feed point for 40/80, 10 MHz and 18 MHz. My plan is to add
another short set of wires cut for 50.125 MHz. Since each of the new
wires will only be 4.67 feet, I plan to use stand offs and run them
close to the 40/80 dipoles. It will be interesting to see if this
really works. Any suggestions for the short stand off insulators?

Dick, AA5VU
aa5vu at arrl.net

I have decided to hold off changing anything until I get the Transverter
next week. I will then see if someone is close before I start messing
with extra wires.

The problem with adding another set of wires for 50.125 is how to keep
them from getting tangled in the wind. I have visions of them wrapping
around the 40/80 set of wires.

Stay tuned for what happens. Half the fun of getting a new toy like the
six meter transverter will be finding the right antenna.

Dick aa5Vu