[amsat-bb] Re: Helix matching

[Bob- W7LRD]

I used a "tab matching" method taught to me by Joe, K0VTY. Just a strip of copper following the first 90* of the helix. Adjust the distance to the wire for min. SWR. This was for L band antennas. Miss L & S stuff on satellites, and, you know. 
73 Bob W7LRD 

----- Original Message -----
From: "n0jy" <n0jy at n0jy.org> 
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org 
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 6:05:20 PM 
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Helix matching 

On 9/27/2013 6:05 PM, Joe Fitzgerald wrote: 
> 
> In my limited experience, it's easier to diddle around with a strip of 
> brass or copper at the feed end of the Helix.. 

In addition to being easier for my practically non-existent construction 
abilities, I think the strip of brass or copper might be more forgiving, 
too. 
It worked for my VE3NPC helix 
http://n0jy.org/Antennas.aspx 
http://n0jy.org/images/L%20Band%20Array-2.ppt 
but given my abilities, I'm not sure how! 

Jerry 
N0JY 

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