[Lowfer] antenna current
Eric Smith
[email protected]
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:26:04 -0500 (CDT)
> What are you using for a current probe voltage readout? If a multimeter,
> watch out for signal pickup on the leads. I use a dual banana plug with the
> sense coil mounted right on the plug.
OK, I've replaced my dmm with an analog panel microammeter with NO leads
-- the components that comprise the rest of the RF current meter are
connected directly to the screw posts on the back of the panel meter.
Now when I connect radials (only 2 so far) the antenna current doesn't
(appear to) drop. My longest (of the 2) radials is only about 50' but
I'll be adding more today. I only have 1/4 acre though so I'm limited as
to how long I can make them.
Thanks for the help,
Eric