How to put a hairpin match on a M107 for better performance!
Multiple methodologies exist for feeding an antenna, each influencing performance characteristics due to factors such as dissimilar metal corrosion at connection points or the transition from superior conductors to inferior conductor junctions. When aiming for optimal functionality, every detail is significant.
With over four decades of experience in both amateur and commercial radio, I have determined that a hairpin match configuration is one of the most effective impedance matching techniques for antennas.
The following link provides a comprehensive article on the Hairpin/Shunt application.
