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Subject: C-19XR Instructions
Author: WA9ALS - John <jfleming@shelbynet.net>
Date: 02-Aug-2000 08:21:32
I think the group's experience with the C31XR is that the coil doesn't
affect 20 much - more the element length, eh? I'll bet you find the
same with the 19.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles T. Allen" <allencpa@sat.net>
To: <Force12Talk@qth.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 8:13 AM
Subject: [Force 12 Talk] C-19XR Instructions


> Instruction 20 (d) for assembling the 20 meter driver says: "NOTE:
the
> initial proper rivet holes for the tip have one hole outside the .500"
> section. Double check the drawing to ensure the proper holes are
used.
> The outside hole and inside hole are used for making slight VSWR
slewing
> adjustments if needed to shift the curve up or down."
>
> If one follows this direction, the length for the tip section (.375"
OD)
> does not agree with the drawing, i. e., 30.5". Assembling the tip
with ALL
> 3 rivet holes aligned results in a 30.5" length.
>
> Since it is MUCH easier to fix things on the ground than standing 90
feet up
> the tower, I'd like to know which instruction to follow. Am I
> mis-understanding something here? I prefer the antenna to be tuned
for CW,
> but I gather that tuning on 20 meters is done by adjusting the spacing
> between turns on the hairpin coil, rather than element lengths.
>
> Any guidance will be appreciated.
>
> 73 de Chas W5DV
>
>
>
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