Fan Dipoles 10/15/20m and 12/17/30m
Proven fan dipole designs for 10/15/20m and 12/17/30m, including construction details and balun specifications.
Description
DK7ZB's fan dipole designs address the challenge of operating multiple HF bands with a single feedline, providing practical construction details for multiband wire antennas. The resource outlines specific lengths for half-dipoles across various band combinations, including 10-15-20m for classic bands and 12-17-30m for WARC bands. It emphasizes the importance of proper spacing between resonant elements to avoid impedance interaction and high SWR, a common issue when frequencies are too close.
The article details the use of current baluns built with FT240-43 or FT140-43 cores, specifying turns and cable types for 1KW and 400-Watt power levels. It includes a correction table for adjusting dipole lengths based on frequency shifts, aiding in fine-tuning resonance. The 20+40m dipole is noted for its ability to operate on 15m with an ATU, demonstrating versatility.
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