NO! You can't test it with a VOM. You need a signal with wavelength
[frequency] characteristics.

Someone in your area should have an MFJ 259B. Ask around.

Deacon Dave, W1MCE

Jack Twilley wrote:

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Dave Use an antenna analyzer!

Umm, assume that instead of an antenna analyzer, I've got a VOM.

Dave At 1/8 wavelength, from either a short or an open, the input
Dave impedance will be purely resistive. The resistive value is the
Dave Zo of the line.

Without being able to send a signal, I won't be able to test it?

Jack.
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