Jim,
I'm wondering what frequency you are trying to use this antenna on?
If it's a frequency where the length of the antenna isn't even close
to the 'ideal' length, the readings would seem about right, sort of,
at least when comparing SSB and CW. What frequency(s)?
- 'Doc

(Receivers aren't near as 'picky' about somethings as transmitters
are. Dang near anything can be used to receive.)