Mogens wrote:

"J. Laub" wrote in message
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I've constructed a 1/4-wave 15m vertical from 11' of 3/4" copper tubing
(water type). It's being fed with coax.

Much to my frustration, I am unable to get this thing to resonate w/o
the use of a transmatch. Any tips, ideas or good plans?


Is it ground mounted? And what kind of radial are in use (if any).

Does resonate in your terms mean that you have a low swr?

Mogens


Yes, ground mounted and using 4 5-1/2ft radials. Bad word choice in
orig post-poor SWR is the problem. The other poster mentioned my pipe
diameter may be an issue. Am looking into that now.