I'm using a  multiband dipole made by Hy-Power antennas.   Similar in 
design to those made by Alpha Delta, with loading coils wound on  PVC forms.

In my case the antenna is full size on 80 meters and loading coils for 
160 meters, and a parallel dipole for 40.


They suggest  that on any wire that is loaded for multi band, the higher 
band be tuned first, since it may  have some  effect on the lower band. 
  In my case, if needed, I would tune the 80 meter section first, 
followed by the 160 meter section.   The parallel 40 meter full size 
dipole is a separate issue, and can be tuned independently,  since it 
should have no effect on other bands.

On a related note, Butternut suggests that when tuning  one of their 
multi band verticals that you start  at the lowest band and work up from 
there.

73, Steve KW3A


On 7/16/2014 2:41 PM, Mark wrote:
> Hi
>
> Currently I am working with a trapped Dipole.
>
> I may add a couple extra wires in a fan dipole configuration later.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 10:27 AM
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> Subject: Re: Tuning a Malty band dipole
>
> Mark,
>
> It may depend upon the type of multiband dipole you are talking about.
> Are you talking about one with traps or one that has a separate wire for
> each band all sharing a common center feed point.
>
> Howard #3
> w a 9 y b w
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:23 AM
> Subject: Tuning a Malty band dipole
>
>
>> Hi
>>
>> As I recall, the last malty band Dipole I installed needed some fine
>> tuning.
>> I cannot recall if one starts on the highest band or the lowest? Any
>> ideas?
>>
>> God bless,
>> Mark WZ0K
>
>
>