"Steve B." wrote in message
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Thanks Tam, for the reply.
I am using a T-match, with the driven element NOT insulated at the
center, similar to the T-match used on the M-squared yagis for VHF. I
cannot get a match no matter how much I move the shorting straps on the
T-bars.
Steve
Steve,

I have an M-Squarec 432 antenna. The T rod, if that is what it is, is about
3/4 the length pf the drivem element. That would suggest your 9-1/2 inches
at 50 MHz is way too short; about right for a Beta match, though.

Tam/WB2TT

Tarmo:
Yes, it does appear that the T-bars are too short. I looked up a 10
Meter T-match on K1ttt.net and he uses :
Rod dia = 0.5"
Spacing = 4"
Length = 24"
Lead length = 3"

This would scale to 6 meters to about 15" length for the T-bars. I will
build a new set that is at least that long and give it a try, probably
Wed. Jan. 7
Thanks,
Steve

Tarmo Tammaru wrote:
"Steve B." wrote in message
...

Thanks Tam, for the reply.
I am using a T-match, with the driven element NOT insulated at the
center, similar to the T-match used on the M-squared yagis for VHF. I
cannot get a match no matter how much I move the shorting straps on the
T-bars.
Steve

Steve,

I have an M-Squarec 432 antenna. The T rod, if that is what it is, is about
3/4 the length pf the drivem element. That would suggest your 9-1/2 inches
at 50 MHz is way too short; about right for a Beta match, though.

Tam/WB2TT