[NLRS] Old 2M antenna Question

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

OK, I wasn't able to find a manual to know that. In the older KLM with 
multiple LP dipoles I found the connections to the straps were not 
reliable as built. They depended on compressing plastic to get 
connections to aluminum. Something I was taught at Collins that was not 
acceptable. The screw through the insulator needs a nut between the 
insulator and the element and connecting strap so the top nut squeezes 
against the bottom nut, not the insulator for electrical contact 
pressure. Most of the marker lights on my vintage Airstream didn't work 
when I got it because of depending on a pop rivet squeezing the ground 
tab through plastic. I took out the plastic and they have run 15 years 
without further attention.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 4/21/2015 6:34 AM, Mike King - KM0T wrote:
> Gerry, the manual says 200 ohms is the Z of the feed, hence 4:1 balun.  The
> manual appears to be clear on this point.
>
> Mike - KM0T
>