Sunday, November 4, 2018

Model EFHW-8010 End Fed Antenna Characterization

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This EFHW-8010 End Fed antenna was recommended so we gave it a go.  The installation has the "business" end of the 130 feet antenna wire about 50 feet high sloping down to about 8 feet with some para-cord support from an overhanging tree near mid run to keep the antenna wire high as long as possible.  The inline choke and and matching transformer are located in the attic.  This is not the optimal setup, but the configuration was convenient for our QTH.  We are very happy with the performance and the Icom IC-7300 tunes it to well to all spec'd bands. 
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Regardless of how you interpret the data the antenna is working well for our setup.  73 and see you on the bands!
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