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I tried the 4BTV modification to get it on 17 meters today, with just a little twist. Instead of hanging the
17 meter radiator from a spoke of the capacity hat, I clamped a piece
of lucite rod, just below the 20 meter trap, using two hose clamps at
right angles. One on the mast and one on the lucite rod. I
drilled a hole in the end of the
rod, inserted the wire, and added a blob of solder to keep it from
falling through.
Another chunk of lucite
and two more clamps at the other end, and viola!
I added two 13-foot
radials to the base. My 4BTV is roof mounted, about 16 feet
up.
The very first time I
fired it up, the SWR was less than 1.1. So I left it
alone.
And as in the original
mod, the other bands were not affected (by arslan at tforge).
This was an easy and fun project. I wish I'd thought of it myself! hi hi 73's
Bob K7TUC
See original Hustler 4BTV 17 Meter Mod here
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