I've got an update on my antenna experiment. I decided to buy a new
tuner, the MFJ 902H to see if that would help. It was priced low
enough and had a built in balun. I tested it out using my SWR
analyzer and this tuner was able to find matching points in the 80,
40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meter bands. I did try to find a
matching point on 160 meters but wasn't able to do so which is OK,
since I've never worked 160 and the manual says not to try it on 160
anyway.

I plan to put this antenna on the air over the weekend to see what it
can do. I know it will be a compromise antenna but I'm hoping it will
allow me to do what many other hams in my situation aren't doing,
getting on the air. I also know all the jokes about MFJ, Mighty Fine
Junk, Made from Junk or my personal favorite, Mississippi's Finest
Junk, but it was priced right and when I got it, it appeared to be
well put together. I'll let everyone know how it works out.

Later...

Priz