Interesting problem. With 2m jpoles we just use wider diameter pipe to get the band width up, but this would be impractical on 17. I wonder if you could put two wire jpoles in parallel. Then vary the spacing between them to get the disered bandwidth. VA7JNR > -----Original Message----- > From: Durwydd MacTara [mailto:durwydd at hotmail.com] > Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 8:42 AM > To: Antennas at mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Antennas] 17 Meter J-pole >>>> Any suggestions on maximizing bandwidth on one of these > beasties? i would > like to get an swr bw of 1.5:1 for the whole band! any > suggestions/ideas > gladly welcomed! >> "Carpe` Diem!" > Durwydd MacTara >> _________________________________________________________________ > Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan > from McAfee® > Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 >> - - - >> Your moderator for this list is: > Larry Wilson KE1HZ antennas-owner at mailman.qth.net > _______________________________________________ > Antennas mailing list > Antennas at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/antennas >