[Elecraft] Slightly OT: non-resonant wires

[Barry N1EU]

I think the only important measurement is that it avoids being near a half
wavelength on any bands.  Are there really "magic" lengths to be used with
9:1 xfmr into a tuner?  I'm skeptical.

73, Barry N1EU

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 1:50 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <
KX3 at coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote:

> Only a bit off-topic, since I have a KX3 w/tuner and a 9:1 balun to go
> with it.
>
> I know how to trim a resonant antenna to the correct final length. I also
> understand why truly "random" wires don't necessarily work.
>
> The recent post about shipboard operations near Antarctica said they're
> using a 53' wire.
>
> How do you guys measure an antenna like this?  I assume it can be a few
> inches off, but....
>
> 73 -- Lynn
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