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40-190 Short Wave Antenna
Chuck Schwark
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06-29-2009, 10:04 AM
Your long-wire antenna should be as straight as possible, or a big "L" if you have to turn a corner. No loops.

Grounding the chassis through a standard 3-wire cord is ok.

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40-190 Short Wave Antenna - by Bob - 06-23-2009, 03:08 PM
Re: 40-190 Short Wave Antenna - by Chuck Schwark - 06-23-2009, 08:23 PM
Re: 40-190 Short Wave Antenna - by BDM - 06-27-2009, 05:23 PM
Re: 40-190 Short Wave Antenna - by Bob - 06-28-2009, 02:36 PM
Re: 40-190 Short Wave Antenna - by Chuck Schwark - 06-29-2009, 10:04 AM
Re: 40-190 Short Wave Antenna - by g8wayg8r - 07-24-2009, 01:30 AM



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