More Changes , Ready For Final Tune

Maco M107 Direct Fed
Once again , the learning curve arrived
I though (the problem) I had things figured out but when I put the balun on the bottom and had to use longer 8 inch straps, things changed for the worse . I think I’m on track now

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Looking great Dallas! 😁👍 Nice work my friend! 🔧

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Thanks man ,, I did the output reflect test today . She seems to be dialed in

[@udx-294tn5]

Man that looks killer! Gonna be representing Tennessee well with that beast!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

That’s what I’m aiming for !!!
“Slinging some signal down in Rockytop”
🪕 🎶 🎵

[@alucia924]

Looking great brother!! 💪

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

I appreciate it . It’s been a learning adventure, and time consuming, that’s for sure . But very enjoyable

[@alucia924]

@@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee it'll all be worth it in the end . Reality impressive build quality Dallas. Keep the videos coming✌

[@jasonrunyon2663]

Looking good Brother!!!!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Thanks Big Jay
I keep having to re-do things 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jasonrunyon2663]

@@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee you'll get it. It will come together.

[@jgmopar]

It will all be worth it when it is in the air. Its looking good.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Thanks 👍.. it’s just been a lot of time consuming learning and changes , but for the better . 73’s

[@390WagonMaster]

Looks great 👍 Dallas.
That sucka gonna perform.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Thanks 390 , I sure hope so
It’s been a trial and error game , and a learning experience . More to come soon !

[@udx-483muddbucket5]

Looking awesome!! ✌✌

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Thanks Steve ,, I’m getting really close and learning something new all the time from several guys that’s already “been there and done that”. It takes a village ,,,, lol

[@MowerJunkie]

looking good!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

I’m trying ,, I thought I had it nailed down but I had my antenna pointed at something I shouldn’t have giving me a false reading ,, plus I tried putting the balun on the bottom once I pointed it where it needed , which caused me to use long 8 inch straps ,, I couldn’t get it where I wanted after that , so , I hit the restart , balun on top , make a bracket , back to short straps , straightened everything and leveled anything , secured everything with self tappers , now ,, finally , I’m ready to tune again for 27.400 . I feel like I’ll get it really low again . But the next couple days I’m gonna work on the new top section and get my thrust bearing plate and beating installed , the rotor put in , my mast pole inserted , etc
I’ll probably do the tuning on Saturday
Thanks 151 ,, appreciate you stopping by

[@MowerJunkie]

this is why I like antennas so much...they give you a good physical, and mental workout.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

@@MowerJunkie
You got that right lol

[@bradanderson5696]

Outstanding !

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Thanks Skinny Pimp , couldn’t have done it without your help . I appreciate it ,, hopefully the short straps gets me back down to near flat again ,,,More to come !

[@marksandquist4275]

nice

[@indianachrisUDX1313]

Hell Yeah!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

I’m trying ! I’m almost there 💪🏼

[@SeaweedOregon]

Looking good Sweetcheeks…😊

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Hopefully this is it
My patience is wore thin as cheap toilet paper