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HINTS AND TIPS
1. The 14C may also be used as two separately fed antennas. Remove the polarity
switcher board and matching harness. Re-install the balun to the horizontal feedpoints.
Run separate 50 ohm feedlines. Attach solder lugs to braid and center conductor.
Attach Gnd/Braid lug to insulator mounting screw stud. Attach center conductor lug to
either of the feedpoint studs.
2. Stacking with other antennas: Keep 14C at least 80" from 2 meter antennas, 40"
from non-resonant antennas. Keep element tips at least 1/4 wave (20" @ 144 MHz)
from other antenna element tips or metallic objects.
3. Always use high quality coax for your feedline(s) and eliminate one possible
source of losses, mismatches, and distorted patterns. Belden 8214 or Times FM-8 are
recommended.
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