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Jimb654
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Username: Jimb654

Post Number: 16
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 8:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I want to tune a top one antenna for up into the 10 meter band. Any ideas on how to tune it. The only thing I see is maybe shorten the top radials(Cap-Hat)? The swr now is 1.1 across the cb band and up to 28 mhz but starts to climb after that. Any ideas?
Jim
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Tech833
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Username: Tech833

Post Number: 1824
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 8:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You need to shorten the two vertical components below the mounting bracket by about 2 inches each.

You can cut and splice them with a slightly larger size tubing with slots cut in each end and hose clamps.

Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Jimb654
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Post Number: 17
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 3:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tech833 Thank you very much. I appreciate the info.
Jim
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Tech833
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Post Number: 191
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 1:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I can't find your location in your profile, but if you are anywhere near me, you are welcome to a prototype Top One here at the lab that is built with adjustable elements on it already. I am not using it anymore.

Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Jimb654
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Post Number: 18
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 8:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thank you for the offer. I'm in the Louisville Ky area (just a little way's off from Cal). I'm currently using my penetrator for both 10 & 11 meter. The Top One I am just experimenting with for possible future use.
Jim
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Mikefromms
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Username: Mikefromms

Post Number: 1032
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 2:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If it doesn't climb over 2:1 and you're not using 100's of watts, I'd use the antenna as is. The top one acts like it is a lot higher when run just 10 feet above bare ground. Good coax is a must. I miss mine.

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