tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post4251088447812327753..comments2024-02-23T03:50:28.988-05:00Comments on VE9KK Blog : The Alpha Delta DX-EE is up..............VE9KK http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-37730249271065251262011-09-08T18:12:31.080-04:002011-09-08T18:12:31.080-04:00Good evening Mike, Im not sure if I did anything s...Good evening Mike, Im not sure if I did anything special with the 40 meter section. I do use the MFJ antenna analyzer as to get the lowest SWR. I did start out on 10 meters and worked my way up to 40 looking for the lowest SWR. Also the antenna is in a "Z" configuration due to space troubles. Also there is no ducting and very little wiring in the attic as well. That's all I can think of what I did. Thanks for stopping by the blog hope you enjoyed.....VE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-59434200227379949122011-09-08T17:38:27.463-04:002011-09-08T17:38:27.463-04:00Hi Mike,
I have a DX-EE in my attic as well. How...Hi Mike,<br /><br />I have a DX-EE in my attic as well. How did you lower the SWR's as shown above in your post? I have very high SWR's on 40 m only.<br /><br />Thanks. Mike, N3ZHA, Centreville, MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-6222842661801547802011-06-16T20:33:47.892-04:002011-06-16T20:33:47.892-04:00Good evening Paul, I too am hoping that the new an...Good evening Paul, I too am hoping that the new antenna on 40 meters (as this is the only antenna I have left from the dipoles) will out preform the mobile whip 40 meter dipole. <br /><br />"J" Julie is a real sport when it comes to my hobby. She is very supportive as I am with her photography hobby as well. As for the 40 meter portion of the multi-band mix yes I too have not really done any DX with the mobile whip setup I will be very please if the multi-band on 40 does a bit better. <br /><br />Mark you got that right the attic is unbelievable when it comes to heat. I was up and down just to cool down and that really adds time to the setup and the SWR setup as well. But having said that I know I can always get up there and not have to worry about weather affecting the antenna setup.VE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-72864043491462112572011-06-16T11:27:54.781-04:002011-06-16T11:27:54.781-04:00Hello Mike,
If it's anything like our attic, a...Hello Mike,<br />If it's anything like our attic, at this time of year,I bet it was as hot as a sauna up there.. :0)<br /><br />Good luck with the new antenna 73... MarkMW0MJBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-52228022870369596542011-06-16T08:57:30.223-04:002011-06-16T08:57:30.223-04:00Hello Mike,
Wish you the best of luck with the a...Hello Mike, <br /><br />Wish you the best of luck with the antenna.<br /><br />For me, 40 meters is always the problem with a multi-band antenna. Simple mathematics sez when you start cutting it down to less than 66', performance drops quickly. But I rarely work long distances on 40 anyway....<br /><br />I bet the other bands will work just fine... Lets hope the sun spots hold out just a little longer. Current predictions are worrisome...QRP could become even more of a challenge. <br /><br />ps....you must have a really great wife. That insulation is quite a obstacle for anyone. My wife said I was on my own when it came to working around that itchy stuff. hihiJspikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751088160139882564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-30485768469233429032011-06-16T07:11:24.607-04:002011-06-16T07:11:24.607-04:00Hi Mike, you are lucky with such a nice attic. I a...Hi Mike, you are lucky with such a nice attic. I am curious what the results are with your new antenna. Good luck, 73 PaulPaul Stam PAØKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472039726489965017noreply@blogger.com