Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint

2013-08-20 Thread Bill Frantz
There are products, frequently called Gaffer's Tape which are designed to be removed without damage or residue. They are available professional camera and theater supply companies. In the SF bay area, Keeble Shuchat in Palo Alto carries them. They aren't perfect. I remember some damage to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint

2013-08-20 Thread Bill Brooks
Jim, Wire coat hangers are perfect for this purpose and are in good supply. Us Hams are nothing if not field expedient, yes? Bill, KE5OG On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, Jim Sheldon wrote: Having done demos of my Elecraft equipment at a number of hamfests in the KS/Oklahoma area over the last

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint

2013-08-20 Thread Walter Underwood
For smaller cable, I have used large paper clips bent open. --wunder, K6WRU On Aug 20, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Bill Brooks wrote: Jim, Wire coat hangers are perfect for this purpose and are in good supply. Us Hams are nothing if not field expedient, yes? Bill, KE5OG On Tuesday, August 20,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint

2013-08-20 Thread wb4jfi
Coming from a broadcast television/news background, I have used a LOT of gaffers tape, most often made by Permacel, now Shurtape. It is NOT cheap, but does not leave any residue, as long as you don't leave it in place for a long time. The P-665 Professional Grade 2-inch width gaffers tape is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint

2013-08-20 Thread wb4jfi
Message- From: Walter Underwood Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:59 PM To: Elecraft Mailing List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint For smaller cable, I have used large paper clips bent open. --wunder, K6WRU On Aug 20, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Bill Brooks wrote: Jim

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint

2013-08-20 Thread David Christ
Just buy a roll of plumbers strap. Cheap, easily formed and has holes which can be useful David K0LUM On Aug 20, 2013, at 4:39 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote: This won't work for every situation but it's something to consider if a dropped ceiling presents itself. If you get a chance to scope out

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint

2013-08-20 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
To: Elecraft Mailing List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Demo at hamfests - antenna hint For smaller cable, I have used large paper clips bent open. --wunder, K6WRU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo