Hi, all.

I am doing some experimenting here with an old MFJ versatuner to see if I 
can extend the usable range of my Alpha Delta DXCC multi-band dipole on 80 
meters.  If I just use the auto-tuner, it is only usable from about 3600 to 
3800 khz.  I am now finding that I can extend the antenna's usefulness 
throughout the entire band.  So far, so good;  at least I haven't let the 
smoke out of anything so far.

Anyway, I don't want this new arrangement to adversely affect anything for 
tomorrow night's cross-country blind ops net, so I'm wondering if anyone 
would be available for a quick test later today on the 7217 40 meter 
frequency.

I'm still working out some things here regarding the placement of components 
in my  tightly-confined shack  area, but I'll monitor my e-mail to see if 
anyone will be around, say in a couple of hours.

Thanks, and I'll continue on with this little test operation here.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Louisville, CO