My SWR didn't change when I put the wire up. The vertical stayed exactly as
it was. I can't say it would stay that way for everyone but as checked with
my TW-1 and double checked by a friend on an MFJ analyzer, there was no
change.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: Antenna questions
> John, do you have any records of your SWR before and after the
> addition of your dipole? Seems like there are pultiple opinions
> about this issue. Unless you are an antenna builder or company
> that has appropriate testing conditions, it's really difficult to
> not have some compromises with antenna setups. Thanks, Jim
> WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Miller <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:03:47 -0400
> Subject: Re: Antenna questions
>
> Mine runs about that far from my vertical and the vertical was
> there before
> the dipole, I can't say I noticed any difference at all. In fact
> mine might
> be closer, more like 3 feet. As long as they don't touch, where
> the dipole
> is horizontal and vertical is, well, vertical, it shouldn't be
> any problem.
> Like I said, I don't have any problem here, I know others who
> have done the
> same thing and not had any problem.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 1:41 PM
> Subject: Antenna questions
>
>
> Hello list. I have some Antenna questions. I have a multi-band
> dipole antenna that I am using for 10 through 80 meters. I want
> to put up a vertical antenna that will work on 10 through 20 or
> maybe 40 meters. Am not sure about it's coverage because
> someone
> gave the vertical to me and I don't have an accessible manual.
> Anyway, my question is that, when the vertical is up, the dipole
> will cross the plain of the vertical maybe 4 to 5 feet from the
> vertical. Do any of you folks think there will be any
> significant adverse interaction between the dipole and vertical.
> Should I try to locate the vertical farther from the dipole? Am
> pretty restricted on options. Thanks for your comments and 73,
> Jim WA6EKS
>
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