It got out last evening, seems sensible.
I wonder if the kt-100 would solve the problem?


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 1:43 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: FW: Yet Another Update On RV DXCC Antenna Situation

Hi, everyone.

 

For whatever reason, my internet connection was acting really weird at the
RV yesterday evening, so I don't know if my original  e-mail made it to the
list.

 

Usually, I get at least some responses to my various posts, so I'm really
wondering if it got lost in cyber space somewhere.

 

If anyone wishes to comment on my thoughts below regarding my DXCC antenna
situation out at the rv, I'd be very interested.

 

Again, see the e-mail below.

 

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

 

 

From: Tom Behler [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 8:31 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Yet Another Update On RV DXCC Antenna Situation

 

Hello, again, everyone.

 

Well, on kind of a whim this afternoon, I wrote to Don Terrell of Alpha
Delta Engineering about my situation with the Alpha Delta DXCC HF antenna
here at the RV.  I explained the installation to him, and what I thought
might be contributing to my problems.

 

Here's what he said:

 

Hi Tom, I have read your e-mail carefully. I think the RV roof, being metal,
AND the 60 degree angle would be the "bad guys". Also, if the wires are
within about 3-4 ft. from tree branches that will cause a coupling problem
as well. In this case, just use a wide range tuner and leave it as is. the
"on air' performance should be fine anyway.

 

TNX and 73,

 

Don, W8AD

 

So,  now, this brings me to another thought:

 

I have an old MFJ 901B manual versatuner that is not being used for anything
right now.

 

Could I use that to basically tune the antenna, using receive noise as my
indicator, and then just touch things up with the internal auto-tuner in the
TS480?

 

I have always heard that doing this would cause the tuners to work against
each other, which could create real problems, but I never knew whether that
was true or not.

 

Of course, I do have an LDG TW1 talking SWR/watt meter at the home qth, but
hate to tear things apart to use it during the relatively short times when
we are camping.

 

Does anyone have any wisdom on this latest idea?

 

I have also asked the question to Don Terrell himself.

 

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ