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Slim1
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 - 7:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i'm gonna install an 8'(96") fiberglass whip
on top of the ol' pop-up.question is how long of
coax would you recommend starting out with,18'?
it will be centered on the rooftop and the rooftop is all metal and grounded well. my past
experiments have usually worked out pretty good
w/18' of coax.to adjust the swr would you suggest
trimming the whip or adjusting coax length?
i appreciate all your input to this matter!
now i just hope the wife doesn't get too upset
w/me in my little project! thanks,slim,cdx-285
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Tech671
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 - 8:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

18' of RG8x coax or better grade would be fine. You may need to add a 6" "potbelly" spring to make up the lenght shortage of the 96" whip, try it first and see.
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Slim1
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 8:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks tech671 i appreciate it. wouldn't it be
the same as having 18 1/2 feet of coax as to add
the 6" spring? the whip is a true 8' or 96" as is.
thanks again;i really appreciate your response.
from the land of the worthless nut;slim cdx-285
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Tech671
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 9:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Changing the coax by 6" would be irrelevant. Try it first. If your swr is higher on ch 1, you'll need the spring.
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Slim1
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2002 - 8:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

will do;thanks!

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