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</v:background></xml><![endif]--><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Hello SOARA Elmers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>I am trying to get on 40,20 & 10 meters using my new FT-891 and it’s matching FC-50 auto tuner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Here is path I have taken so far and the constraints of my situation:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The antenna I hope to use is the End Fed Half Wave Antenna<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Facebook Group “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1850555008534519">End Fed Half Wave Antennas</a>” provides instructions for construction<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_o0jneBEh0&fbclid=IwAR1Mxf__ynXXXuFG4VcKpjygoXC8dwh38X-nz-KAoWnyiaX4HJW4H55r3ts">This rather lengthy video</a> created by Steve Ellington details how this works and the benefits thereof<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Uses self-built 49:1 Auto Transformer which I have already built (see attached)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>67’ wire should work for 40-10 m<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>137’ wire should work for 80-10 m<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I want to use this type because:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I live in HOA neighborhood <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Lots of trees as I live in the forest<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I hope to string up wires into trees for stealth<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>End fed allows for easier hiding<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>This <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/22061+Trailway+Ln,+Lake+Forest,+CA+92630/@33.6419758,-117.696483,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce84c711db789:0x8a427aeec19d72b1!8m2!3d33.6419714!4d-117.694289">map</a> gives you an idea of Location and tree situation<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I need to borrow and antenna analyzer <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I need advice on how to best configure the wire <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I need confirmation on transmission line strategy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I need confirmation on grounding strategy<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I need advice and confirmation on general shack setup<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:windowtext;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I want this system to be repeatable and reliable <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>I really appreciate any and all help with this project.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><img border=0 width=623 height=796 style='width:6.4895in;height:8.2916in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D54777.AF7DDF80" alt="Image may contain: text"></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>____________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>73 de K5TJO - Tim <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>My <a href="https://www.qrz.com/db/K6TJO"><span style='color:#0563C1'>QRZ</span></a> profile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Member of: <a href="https://www.soara.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>South Orange County Amateur Radio Association</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>