ANTENNA ANALYZER

[THE WATCHMAN]

WHEN TUNING WITH THE ANALYZER SHOULD I USE THE 75 FEET OF COAX THAT I'M GOING TO USE ON THE ANTENNA OR CAN I USE A SHORT JUMPER AS IT WILL BE ONLY 6-8 FEET OFF THE GROUND. JUST WONDERING IF IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

[231]

Sure...you can do both if you want. And yes it is likely to make a difference using the 75' of coax because of line losses. How much difference will be dependent on which coax (and quality) you are using.

Hope that helps.

[jessejamesdallas]

I agree...If it was me though, I would use the 75' of coax, since thats what your going to be using anyway.

Maybe first, just use a short jumper, if thats easier to set the antenna with, then "fine-tune" using the other coax....

[DOMINATOR]

I would do it with what ever you are going to use for the permanent set up. Tune it on the ground etc and get her up there

[MOONSHINER]

it would make sense to me to tune on what you are gonna use. Of course though most antenna manufacturers say test swr closest to antenna as possible.

[THE WATCHMAN]

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. I THINK I WILL GO WITH JJD'S PLAN. ALL MY CABLE IS NEW ALTELICON CA400 SAME SPECS AS LMR 400 BUT A LITTLE CHEAPER. I WILL TRY TO TUNE THIS WEEKEND. HOPE TO BE ON THE AIR SOON WITH MY BASE SETUP. THIS FORUM HAS BEEN A GREAT HELP.THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.