[Elecraft] 43 Ft Vertical and Elecraft Tuners

[Philip Townsend Lontz]

Good question... I would like to know too.

A wise man once said nothing....


On Sep 2, 2013, at 5:10 PM, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:

> 43 ft verticals have become a popular antenna, and while they have some strong points, they present a very high SWR on most bands, so they require a serious tuner to get them to load.
> 
> I'd like to know of any stations using a 43 Ft vertical as a multi-band antenna using nothing but an Elecraft antenna tuner for matching -- that is, no "baluns", transformers, loading coils, or additional matching networks.  I'd like to know the bands on which you are able to match it well enough to get full power from the rig (or the power amp). I'd like to know if the tuner is located at the base of the antenna, or, if in the shack, the length of feedline between antenna and tuner.
> 
> Thanks and 73, Jim K9YC
> 
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