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by W6AIT
Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: RF "in the shack" with Random Wire 9:1 Unun
Replies: 8
Views: 6879

Re: RF "in the shack" with Random Wire 9:1 Unun

ooooh well... random wire :D first step, go here https://www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html and pick one of the "good" lengths (green numbers list), that will at least ensure that your "random" won' t present a too high/low impedance on some bands; pick the length...
by W6AIT
Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: RF "in the shack" with Random Wire 9:1 Unun
Replies: 8
Views: 6879

RF "in the shack" with Random Wire 9:1 Unun

Has anyone had "RF in the shack" issue with trying to operate digital modes using a Random Wire antenna? I'm using a QRPguys 9:1 unun with a counterpoise and 3ft of coax between radio and antenna, operating at 5watts. Using the cable included with my digirig I get errors on transmit, they ...