Laird or Antenex cutting

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arlojanis
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Laird or Antenex cutting

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I was given a new uncut Laird B1323 gain type antenna. What is the length for 155 mHz?
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FireCpt809
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Re: Laird or Antenex cutting

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43 1/2 inches

As per Antenex's website
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Tom in D.C.
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But don't cut it to 43 and 1/2 to start with. Cut it longer, and
then trim it slowly in small increments, using a wattmeter or
SWR meter to find the correct length.
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tvsjr
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Re: Laird or Antenex cutting

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Tom in D.C. wrote:But don't cut it to 43 and 1/2 to start with. Cut it longer, and
then trim it slowly in small increments, using a wattmeter or
SWR meter to find the correct length.
I just use my NetTek. Works better. :lol:
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Re: Laird or Antenex cutting

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MFJ-259A.

Though I love checking duplexers with it just to make land mobile guys cringe.
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