I'm going to try the Slim Jim method (pipe or 300ohm), suggested
by the list a little while ago, to see if it extends the range of a 433MHz
data transmitter. Present range is about 100m+ with a 1/2 wave
heavy-gauge copper wire

http://www.hamuniverse.com/slimjim.html

http://www.hamuniverse.com/2meter300ohmslimjim.html

On those pages it shows both conductors of coaxial connecting to the
Slim Jim. I understand that the core would be connected to the aerial,
but where does the braid fit in ?

The transmitter I use has an antenna output, which would be the core
of the coax. Does the braid connect to the transmitter ground or what ?
It seems to me that would just short the transmitter output. Do the
radios this is intended for differ to what I'm thinking of ?

433MHz is about 69cm. Any suggestions re comparison to 2m ?

TIA

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