I did use a fractal layout for the relays. That may be the reason for sucess
:)

I put together a tuning chart of calculated values. After installing the
antenna at 35 feet in the center and 20 feet on the ends. The actuals layed
almost exactly on the calculated.

Using 1,2,4,8,10,20, and 40 feet I can read the additional footage directly
off the digitran switches. I like it better than the 1 to 16 I had before.

I added the longer pieces to be able to operate 60 meters as well as the
Navy Mars Freqs.

Next I will replace the switches with a basic stamp that will get the
frequency off of my Icom compute the proper length and select the relays to
get that length.

At last an all band no tune, no switch antenna. QSY and always be where it
should be.

I was 5-7 into Scotland the other night on 3.990 running 100 watts. Not bad
for what is essentially a NVIS antenna.

For all those out there named Thomas, it works as advertised, try it you
will like it!

"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
...
Fred W4JLE wrote:
By the way, I located some relays finally and am back up and running. I
picked up a 130 foot pre-made Van Gordon Eng (actual length 132 feet)
$29.00
and another 100 foot of ladderline for $12.00. 7 relays and 2 digitran
thumbwheel switches now covers me from DC to Daylight. All ham bands and
Navy mars freqs. One antenna under $50.00 and worst swr is 1.4:1.

Fred, would you believe there are still hams out there saying:
"That cannot possibly work!"?
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp

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