[SOC] 2BDQ trap dipole

[W2AGN]

Rotten cold, rainy day. Have the rig on 21.020 copying VP6DI pretty well (in 
my head!). Pileup goes up at least 50 khz! Every now and then I throw in a 
call up about 30, but no go. 

While listening, took my old Ranger apart, and cured the chirp on 40M. It was 
as simple as replacing the VFO 6AU6 with a 6AU6WC.  Also found screws in the 
Multiplier 6CL6 loose, so it was cutting out. (ground return for filament 
through socket ring.) A couple tooth washers, and that was cured. The Ranger 
does QRP nicely, just turning down Drive control can go from about 45-50 
watts out down to <1 watt.  Now to clean up the RME6900 and I'll have another 
BA rig on.

While digging through some stuff, which came from my Dad's old house, I found 
a couple Hy-Gain 2BDQ traps, for a 80/40M dipole. I though just for the heck 
of it when I had a chance I might add them to my 40M dipole. There is room 
for another 25' or so on each end, and I understand the trap dipole is 101' 
long.

What I am not sure about is if they will load the 40M dipole so I will need 
to trim it down. Does anyone have the dimensions for the wire on the old Hy 
Gain trap dipole? These things were never used (still in wrapping), but they 
have to be at least 25 years old. 
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      John L Sielke   W2AGN
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