[Elecraft] cant tun long wire antenna

[Lloyd Lachow]

--- Ralph Blach <rblach@intrex.net> wrote:
> I have a k1 with an ATU that is having trouble
> tuning a long wire 
> antenna on 40/20  meters.  This antenna is about 60
> feet long and is 
> connected to the K1 with a lenght of rg 58u coax
> about 10- feet long.
> 
> Either I get chattering relay or a very high SWR. 
> Any ideas what I cna 
> do to make this antenna function
> 
> I have a 20 meter diapole that tunes perfectly.
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> 73's
> 
> Chip

Chip,
First try adding some counterpoises...I have two 17'
ones and two 33' ones, attached to the black binding
post. That should solve your problem. If not, change
the length of your wire a little.
Good luck!
72, Lloyd, K3ESE

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