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![]() OK, It's a monoband LP. I am assuming that the inter-element crossover connections are correct. Yes, double checked the assembly instructions The feedpoint impedance is determined primarily by the dimensions and spacing of the boom elements. They make a two element open wire transmission line. This is fixed by the design and is not readily tunable [adjustable]. However, secondary tuning adjustments are possible. Its a plug and play, no tune LPA however i feel there are some strage circumstances with the feed or something as it worked fine at a different location & feedline length. The "shorted with a bar" is a tuning stub that provides some degree of adjustment. As stated in another post you may have a 200 ohm or possibly 300 ohm feedpoint impedance [VSWR 4:1]. Please tell us what VSWR value you are seeing. A VSWR of 4:1 indicates a 200 ohms design; 6:1 indicates a 300 ohm design, etc. No its a fixed bar and direct 50 connection. Check the dimensions of the tuning stub for length as described by the manufacturer. No tunning A LP is a balanced driven array. It should NOT be fed directly with coax [as you describe]. Direct feed causes a current imbalance and currents on the outside braid of the coax. You need either a choke balun or a ferrite based 6 meter balun. No balun is needed however there maybe something strange going on so I will try a coax balun and try a fiberglass mounting pole, bottom line is i moved this LPA about 30 foot, changed the polarity from vert to hor, same type of feedline was used but instead of 70' its 35'long otherwize everythiong stayed the same. |
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