On 10/13/10 7:18 PM, John Passaneau wrote:
On 10/13/2010 1:49 PM, Mike Coslo wrote:
I have an application, as part of a bugcatcher antenna, where I would
like to run a number of wires, maybe 6, to the coil as connections to
taps, and run them at an approximate 90 degree angle to the coil.

Will these wires have much of an effect? I'm going to try it regardless,
but it might be good to avoid something that is obvious to the more
seasoned Ops in here.

- 73 de Mike N3LI -
Hi Mike:

I would try it. I remember vaguely of a commercial mobile antenna that
did just that. If I remember correctly they mounted the switch on a
bracket on the coil to keep the connecting wires as short as possible.
It will be hard to keep the bugs out though.

After the PAQSO party,my loading coil was incredibly full of bugs.

I'm hoping that I can at least avoid the constant trips outside to
change taps on 75/80 meters. The antenna performs well, but that sharp
tuning can be an issue.

- 73 de Mike N3LI -