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I would like to make an end fed 1/2 wave UHF antenna for a SABER radio having MX thread mount I am trying to determine how best to match the antenna to the radio, The MX mount does not provide a ground return nor does the radio provide a reliable point to furnish a ground return. The radio chassis of course would be the counterpoise, in any event. The issue is feed point impedance at the stud mount.
I see a lot of discussion about end fed HF antennas, and these always seem to involve a matching transformer or other solution requiring a ground return lead.
I prefer the 1/2 wave as the pattern is cleaner than a 5/8 wave solution.
Has anyone a solution for this?
Oh yes, I have searched for one ready made, but not finding it. Would buy if I can.
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I see a lot of discussion about end fed HF antennas, and these always seem to involve a matching transformer or other solution requiring a ground return lead.
I prefer the 1/2 wave as the pattern is cleaner than a 5/8 wave solution.
Has anyone a solution for this?
Oh yes, I have searched for one ready made, but not finding it. Would buy if I can.
(Moved thread to here)
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