4.
Initial Tuning the antenna
-- Initial tuning should be done with the coaxial cable that you will using, preferably
connected an antenna analyzer or secondarily an SWR meter. The antennas out of the box are long(lower in frequency than
they should be) so that the free end of the antenna may be cut back to raise the resonant frequency. Proceed slowly and
methodically by positioning the antenna as you will most likely use it. Measure the antenna resonance first and clip off no
more than one inch to begin tuning. If using an SWR meter you will need to take several sample readings low/middle/high
of your frequency of interest with each cut of the wire. The QZ-60 has a 1.5:1 bandwidth of 250KHz and therefore will
cover the entire 60M band. If you're finished tuning then thread the wire through the insulator per Step 3 which locks the
wire in place and buries the exposed wire tip in the center of the insulator for additional shock protection.
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
Length: 95' un-tuned
V.S.W.R. Bandwidth: 250KHz 1.5:1
Hardware: Stainless Steel & Nickle Plated Brass
Power Handling: 50W
Connector: Silver/Gold/Teflon SO-239
Weight: 0.5 lbs
Antenna wire: #18 black poly stranded CCS
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