On Jun 25, 11:12 am, John Smith I wrote:
John Smith I wrote:

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A DLM by unknown builder:http://assemblywizard.tekcities.com/dlm.jpg

JS


Exactly like the mobile antennas I use to run.. In fact, still have
one
of them in that basic config..
I didn't use the "metal mast" that runs along the glass part above the
coil.
I used the wire from the glass whip itself. The original antenna was a
5 ft
glass CB antenna. In it's reworked condition, it's 10 ft long, if I
use the
5 ft stinger. But on the higher bands, the coil is totally bypassed,
and the tuning is done by changing stinger length.
It works all bands 80-10.
But my new improved version does not use any helical windings on
the glass whip. I stripped them all off, and only use a large lumped
coil at the top of the glass whip. My present version was built from a
6 ft 20m hamstick which I butchered up. It's total height is 11 ft,
and
it also works all bands. It's the better antenna of the two.
BTW, I also have a 3 ft hustler mast which I can add to the base
of either one of those. Lengthens the mast 3 more feet under
the coil, and makes a large increase in efficiency. I use it when
parked.
MK