[Lowfer] Nov QST antenna dipper

[Paul Daulton]

The simple antenna dipper described on page 53 of Nov 2009 Qst is very similar to the bridge I used to tune my lowfer antenna. While I used a Ramsey digital generator the bridge part is like what I used. 
Author Scott McCann used a pierce xtal controled osc in his but an osc built with a 455 ift padded down to  160-190 would work as well. Also consider a 4060 Ic osc/divider with a 5-6mhz xtal to provide the drive. 

My antenna and loading coil is already built and tested but this antenna dipper would be a useful tool for maintenance. I think I will make one. 

Anyone have any Ideas about this?

Paul Daulton K5WMS
beacon WMS 187.492 khz qrss30/slow 24/7
Jacksonville,Ar 72076
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