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Hi Guys
I have to admit I am struggling a bit here. I looked at the scaling option, but the program you pointed to didn't seem to cover all the variables required to be scaled. So, rather than admitting defeat I tried to build a 6 element using the dimensions from the k7mem link above using tape measure for the elements and a wooden boom. However I didn't know what to do for the driven element, both in terms of width (how big a gap in the middle and how does this alter the overall width of the element) and matching network. Currently I have about a 1 inch air gap, which makes the total width about 1" wider but the width of metal is the same (I don't know which is relevant?). Currently I have no matching network of any kind, just connected straight to the coax. This doesn't work, it is probably worse than a rubber duck! So, I'm after some help please, what should I do for driven element width and matching, and what should I do about element widths and spacings (I can redo them if I need to)? Thanks in advance. Cheers Kev |
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