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Tuning my D3 Rotatable Dipole

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Rob Smith

Once assembled, used a RigExpert AA-55 Zoom to analyze the SWR and help tune the antenna. Between the coax connector and the analyzer is the same RF choke that will be used once the antenna is put up. Started lengths … Continue reading →

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Assembly of Cushcraft D3 Rotatable Dipole

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Rob Smith

My existing Yagi for 10/15/20 meters has high SWR due to at least one damaged trap (operator error, but that is another story). Until I can either replace or repair the beam, decided to put up a Cushcraft D3 Rotatable … Continue reading →

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