Steve,

I wouldn't automatically blame the antenna for the RFI.  An improperly tuned 
or improperly grounded amplifier could also cause the problem.  It's also 
possible that the equipment receiving the RFI might be poorly shielded, 
poorly grounded, or all of the above.  RFI can be difficult to track down, 
and it's all too easy to blame it on the wrong thing.

Steve

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From: "steve" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 09:42
Subject: Windom plus QRO equals RFI?


> Anyone used a Windom antenna running high power?   I've heard  third hand
> stories that  claim  this combo  causes RFI problems.
>
> Last  spring I dropped my 160/80/40 shortened dipole and replaced it with 
> a
> 80-10 meter Windom.  While I lost 160, I picked up a few more resonant 
> bands
> and much greater bandwidth on 80.  No problems with 100 watts.
>
> I put the 160/80/40 dipole back up in the fall to  get back on 160 this
> winter.  I'm thinking about doing the antenna swap again this spring, but
> now am running a mid power amp and  wonder if the RFI stories are true. 
> Any
> ideas?
>
> Steve KW3A
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