Just to let you know I installed the new 450 ohm balanced feeder, about 16 feet, and connected it to the RG8X coax then straight into the back of the ATU using a PL259 plug and socket. The joint from the feeder to the coax was made with a Bakelite chock block and housed in an upside down Colmans mustard jar with holes cut for the wires to pass through the lid.
I did not use the balanced output of the MFJ 949E ATU.
With the ATU switched to bypass the aerial now has a SWR of about 1:1.5 on 20m and on 40m it is about 1:2.5.
I can use the ATU to get a low SWR on all bands except 160m.
I passed my Foundation exam on Thursday, so looking forward to getting my call sign.
Mike
I did not use the balanced output of the MFJ 949E ATU.
With the ATU switched to bypass the aerial now has a SWR of about 1:1.5 on 20m and on 40m it is about 1:2.5.
I can use the ATU to get a low SWR on all bands except 160m.
I passed my Foundation exam on Thursday, so looking forward to getting my call sign.
Mike
