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Call Sign : 26-CT-5082 Posts : 7 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2024-02-06 QTH or Location : Doncaster Equipment Used : CRT SS 6900V
Subject: T2lt antenna Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:39 pm
Hi guys. I’m wanting to use a t2lt antenna more on a permanent basis at home. Can I use a coax extension on these or will it screw up the swr? Sorry if it’s been asked before. Cheers
Alan Pilot Major contributor
Call Sign : 163-CT-220...MW7TTA Posts : 2516 Times Thanked : 69 Join date : 2019-11-19 QTH or Location : Anglesey North Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT-991A,,Yaesu FTDX-10,,Icom ic-7300,,Anytone AT-D878UV PLUS",,LINCOLN II+. Age : 150
Subject: Re: T2lt antenna Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:16 pm
I made one last year i think it was and i connected it to a coax that comes out of my shack. Think that would be classed as an extension and it worked no problem and swr was ok.
srobbo86 New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-5082 Posts : 7 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2024-02-06 QTH or Location : Doncaster Equipment Used : CRT SS 6900V
Subject: Re: T2lt antenna Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:19 pm
Thanks Alan that’s great!
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4187 Times Thanked : 350 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: T2lt antenna Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:12 pm
Hello Shaun,
Yes there's no problem using a additional length of feedline if needed. It's always wise to keep an eye on your SWR I usually do a check before each session of operating.
Best 73 Gary.
srobbo86 New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-5082 Posts : 7 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2024-02-06 QTH or Location : Doncaster Equipment Used : CRT SS 6900V
Subject: Re: T2lt antenna Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:18 pm
Thanks Gary. My 6900 shows the SWR as I transmit but I’ve also got an SWR meter inline that I leave there too incase it’s not accurate. I’m putting it down the garden on a fibreglass pole so will need to run some cable back to the house
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26CT1074 Contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-1074 / M7MMC Posts : 75 Times Thanked : 6 Join date : 2019-06-28 QTH or Location : Brighton, East Sussex Equipment Used : Icom IC-7300, Lincoln II (V4), Xiegu X6100 Age : 46
Subject: Re: T2lt antenna Sun Feb 11, 2024 12:32 pm
I used a T2LT for 11m for over 18 months a few years back as my permanent homebased antenna, made it myself and it was actually better than other CB antennas I'd used at home. Also use one still while out static mobile in the car
srobbo86 New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-5082 Posts : 7 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2024-02-06 QTH or Location : Doncaster Equipment Used : CRT SS 6900V
Subject: Re: T2lt antenna Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:43 pm
Awesome that’s good to hear. I’m going to get it up on a fibreglass pole above the roofline so hopefully make some contacts!
karelgol Senior contributor
Call Sign : 19-CT-024 / PD0GOL Posts : 139 Times Thanked : 6 Join date : 2020-05-21 QTH or Location : Steenwijk, JO32bs Equipment Used : Dynascan AT5555,Yaesu FT-897, W3EDP junior, MFJ-925 Age : 65
Subject: Re: T2lt antenna Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:09 am
I have used the T2LT with a feedline of about 15m on a 12m Spiderbeam pole for a few years now without problems. Just make sure no water can enter any connection.
Today at 8:29 am by chazwozza
Subject: T2lt antenna 
