Re: [BVARC] New Antenna needed

[Douglas Kimpel via BVARC]

Thanks John



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 Original message 
From: John Denison via BVARC 
Date: 10/29/23 4:26 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: John Denison 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] New Antenna needed

I have the portable version as well and its built really well. Its good if you 
want a decent performing multi-band antenna. The instructions show several ways 
to set it up, but I always put my feed point up in the air. I don't really like 
the idea of having the feed point on the ground. It doesn't perform quite as 
well as inverted V antennas at 34 feet, but it will get the job done. I do 
recommend putting a 1:1 current balun right at the SO-239. At least in my case 
I was able to tune it better than without... The wire is copper clad kevlar.

73
John Denison
KD5YOU

On 10/28/2023 11:35 PM, Douglas Kimpel via BVARC wrote:
All,

My Vertical did not make it through the summer! I have limited space, but I 
think this kit might work for me. Does anyone have any experience with this 
antenna?
CHA EMCOMM III Base Antenna 10-80M 
GigaParts.com<https://www.gigaparts.com/cha-emcomm-iii-base-antenna-10-80m.html?utm_term=sku-zch-emcomm-iii-base=2c7580f05d3c1db18e52e5cd8680a389_source=bing_medium=cpc_campaign=**Shopping%3A%20Best%20Selling%20Products%2070%24%2B%20New_content=Antennas%20Products%2070%2B>

My Vertical was a great antenna when I was in Oregon, but all the Plastic 
insulators have broken down in Houston.




Douglas Kimpel

Chief Engineer

KKHT, KNTH

Houston, Texas

713-206-2146 Cell

713-260-6129 Office




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Re: [BVARC] New Antenna needed

[John Denison via BVARC]

I have the portable version as well and its built really well. Its good 
if you want a decent performing multi-band antenna. The instructions 
show several ways to set it up, but I always put my feed point up in the 
air. I don't really like the idea of having the feed point on the 
ground. It doesn't perform quite as well as inverted V antennas at 34 
feet, but it will get the job done. I do recommend putting a 1:1 current 
balun right at the SO-239. At least in my case I was able to tune it 
better than without... The wire is copper clad kevlar.


73
John Denison
KD5YOU

On 10/28/2023 11:35 PM, Douglas Kimpel via BVARC wrote:

All,

My Vertical did not make it through the summer! I have limited space, 
but I think this kit might work for me. Does anyone have any 
experience with this antenna?
CHA EMCOMM III Base Antenna 10-80M GigaParts.com 



My Vertical was a great antenna when I was in Oregon, but all the 
Plastic insulators have broken down in Houston.




Douglas Kimpel

Chief Engineer

KKHT, KNTH

Houston, Texas

713-206-2146 Cell

713-260-6129 Office



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Re: [BVARC] New Antenna needed

[Travis Burgess via BVARC]

Chameleon antennas are of the finest quality.  Many are Mil-Spec and are used 
by the United States Military.

Travis
K5HTB


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Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2023 11:35 PM
To: n5xz via BVARC 
Cc: Douglas Kimpel 
Subject: [BVARC] New Antenna needed

All,

My Vertical did not make it through the summer! I have limited space, but I 
think this kit might work for me. Does anyone have any experience with this 
antenna?
CHA EMCOMM III Base Antenna 10-80M 
GigaParts.com<https://www.gigaparts.com/cha-emcomm-iii-base-antenna-10-80m.html?utm_term=sku-zch-emcomm-iii-base=2c7580f05d3c1db18e52e5cd8680a389_source=bing_medium=cpc_campaign=**Shopping%3A%20Best%20Selling%20Products%2070%24%2B%20New_content=Antennas%20Products%2070%2B>

My Vertical was a great antenna when I was in Oregon, but all the Plastic 
insulators have broken down in Houston.




Douglas Kimpel

Chief Engineer

KKHT, KNTH

Houston, Texas

713-206-2146 Cell

713-260-6129 Office

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Re: [BVARC] New Antenna needed

[anthony moro via BVARC]

I have the portable version. It works great. I think you will be fine with
the base version. Some operators use it to check into traffic nets in the
morning. You will need a tuner to get the bands you want. Otherwise a good
antenna.

On Sat, Oct 28, 2023, 11:36 PM Douglas Kimpel via BVARC 
wrote:

> All,
>
> My Vertical did not make it through the summer! I have limited space, but
> I think this kit might work for me. Does anyone have any experience with
> this antenna?
> CHA EMCOMM III Base Antenna 10-80M GigaParts.com
> 
>
> My Vertical was a great antenna when I was in Oregon, but all the Plastic
> insulators have broken down in Houston.
>
>
>
> Douglas Kimpel
>
> Chief Engineer
>
> KKHT, KNTH
>
> Houston, Texas
>
> 713-206-2146 Cell
>
> 713-260-6129 Office
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
> Publicly available archives are available here:
> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
>

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[BVARC] New Antenna needed

[Douglas Kimpel via BVARC]

All,

My Vertical did not make it through the summer! I have limited space, but I 
think this kit might work for me. Does anyone have any experience with this 
antenna?
CHA EMCOMM III Base Antenna 10-80M 
GigaParts.com

My Vertical was a great antenna when I was in Oregon, but all the Plastic 
insulators have broken down in Houston.




Douglas Kimpel

Chief Engineer

KKHT, KNTH

Houston, Texas

713-206-2146 Cell

713-260-6129 Office

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