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Old March 16th 14, 05:45 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Tuning and matching an HF mobile antenna with aid of an analyzer.

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"Richard Ferryman" wrote:

I have
never monitored the matching whilst mobile but guess it changed dramatically
when passing trucks, buildings, bridges etc. At best all one can do is
compromise.


Dick-

I've noticed some reduction in signals when going under an overpass, but
not as much as you might expect. The effect may be different for
different bands.

I accept the fact that I have a compromise antenna when mobile. Since I
don't have a remotely tuned screwdriver antenna, I stop the car and
change the antenna to change bands.

My current setup has a Hustler fold-over mast with an assortment of HF
resonators, mounted low on the side of the car. I use an LDG tuner.
The tuner works well on most bands, but only matches about 200 KHz on 75
Meters.

Your idea of using a matching transformer is interesting. If I have to
change resonators, I could change transformers at the same time. But I
doubt it would eliminate the need for the tuner.

Fred
K4DII
 
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