Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Aesthetics

Years ago...about 30, I had 2 ele 40, th7 and th5 and Higain Hightower and double extended zepp ladder line fed cut for 40 which I used for 160-40. Jobs change and that really changes one's life. I started traveling and as such could no longer maintain the 3 towers so down it came all the radios an

[Elecraft] Antennas and Aesthetics

Here's another, utterly impractical, solution: When my wife and I built our weekend home in the Colorado mountains we chose the site for its natural beauty. Antennas are unnatural. I was content with having only dipoles and Vees, but even they spoiled the view. So, every time we were at the hou

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

expense) but it works for me. 73 David ND4Y Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Rick Bates, NK7I Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 2:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500 T

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

This happens due to heating of the finals (network); typically 1500 watts when cold (15-25C in my shack), drops to 1400 watts once warmed up (50-60C).  One can either adjust as needed or just accept 1500 cold and the drop (much less than one dB); but of course one should pay attention in all ca

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

No. This is not the solution for what Pete describes and for what I and others also experience. Switching antennas, even antenna ports, often gives very different power output numbers for the same drive levels from the K3/K3S, even when appropriate and acceptable tuning solutions are found. Usin

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

, where K6XX shows matches on antennas on the same frequency. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 17:07 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

>> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On >> Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com >> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 17:07 >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500 &g

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

st third of this K6XX video, where K6XX shows matches on antennas on the same frequency. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 17:07 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ante

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

craft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500 Do you use both antennas on the same frequency? I do not have a KPA1500 but I am curious how the tuner can remember the two different settings and know which trained setting to use when you switch antennas. (assuming that you&#

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

Do you use both antennas on the same frequency? I do not have a KPA1500 but I am curious how the tuner can remember the two different settings and know which trained setting to use when you switch antennas. (assuming that you're not also changing frequency). John KK9A N4ZR wrote: I have two an

[Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

"The 1500's tuner handles both antennas nicely, and I have trained it on both of them, but when I switch from the Windom to the sloper (on an external antenna switch), the output power changes from ~1400 watts to nearly 1700, often triggering a high current fault. Any way around that?" I suspe

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

I don't think so. After I've switched to the sloper, the ATU switches properly to the parameters for it.  The only thing that is unexpected is that the correct level of driving power for one antenna pushes the amp to 1700 watts on the other.  If the ATU also remembered the driving power level f

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

I guess I wasn't clear - when I see this overpower/fault combination, the sloper is matched around 1.2:1, it's just that output power and current draw jump up to fault levels, so a retune wouldn't help 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spottin

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

See p.25 of the manual. Then p.30 set ATU HiSWR RETUNE to ON for 40m. GL - Steve WB6RSE > On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Pete, > > I would say re-tune after switching with the external antenna switch. > If you have tuned to one antenna (on a single port), and then change t

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

Pete, I would say re-tune after switching with the external antenna switch. If you have tuned to one antenna (on a single port), and then change the load slightly (by switching to the other antenna), a re-tune is necessary. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/15/2020 3:17 PM, N4ZR wrote: I have two antennas

[Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

I have two antennas for 40M, a Carolina Windom and a full-wave parasitic sloper, the latter fed through a 4:1 balun.  The 1500's tuner handles both antennas nicely, and I have trained it on both of them, but when I switch from the Windom to the sloper (on an external antenna switch), the output

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

This thread brings to mind that we can always think of ways our situation could be better, but it is still true that any antenna is better than no antenna. I know many folks have better locations than mine, and FAR better antennas, but that has not kept me from having tons of fun, and fairly good

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

I can't speak for our bretheren in the Rockies, but most of the people in my part of the Appalachians live in the valleys with mountains around us. I don't live there now but I did grow up there. Utilities, especially water, are very expensive on mountaintops and icy roads in the Winter are det

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

Try being 20 ft with sandy soil. Hot and humid. On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 14:35 KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > Which is why we Midwesterners are always at a disadvantage against you > brethren in the Rockies and the Appalachians -- on two scores: > > 1) Height above sea-level is greater on a mountaintop t

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

Which is why we Midwesterners are always at a disadvantage against you brethren in the Rockies and the Appalachians -- on two scores: 1)  Height above sea-level is greater on a mountaintop than in a corn field (didn't know that, did you). 2)  Temperatures are cooler and humidity is lower on a

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

I strongly agree.We've operated FD many times from mountaintops and won QRP 1A Battery. It's like having a VERY VERY tall tower. 73, Jim K9YC On 3/15/2020 11:47 AM, Jim Danehy wrote: L O C A T I O N is the best thing you can have. Not being close to Salt Water being on a hill is the best alt

[Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

1. I have 67 years of operating experience. 2. I have used full sized yagis, some times stacked on 40 up through 10. Some were owned at my own station and others were available as a guest. I am a CW OPERATOR. A couple of friends were deep into antennas. They did not want to operate contests. So

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for portable ops

I really like the Par HF omni’s. Mono band but so easy to swap out and swr adjustment is so easy a caveman can do it. And they work great. I bought a long gun case and store all the elements, band modules,coax, balun, and tools. Just grab and go. No hiking, just drive up locations for these old bon

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for portable ops

Steve, For portable ops from a fixed location, consider a multi-band (through use of insulator links) resonant dipole. High-performance antennas for camping and backpacking have been my principal interest in ham radio for 50 years. Upon request, I can send a pdf file that describes a seven-ba

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for portable ops

nobody in EU I worked cared about IOTA. Sent from Xfinity Connect Application -Original Message- From: steve...@effable.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2019-02-17 1:15:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for portable ops On 2/16/19 20:17 PM, Steve via Elecraft wrote: > I j

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for portable ops

On 2/16/19 20:17 PM, Steve via Elecraft wrote: > I just bought a KX-3 so I have a couple questions about antennas. I > would like suggestions for man portable and portable fixed. I have > received suggestions for end fed antennas for fixed ops but will > entertain others. Thanks Steve kb1chu It's

[Elecraft] Antennas for portable ops

I just bought a KX-3 so I have a couple questions about antennas. I would like suggestions for man portable and portable fixed. I have received suggestions for end fed antennas for fixed ops but will entertain others. Thanks Steve kb1chu

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Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

er 10, 2015 8:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD. Fred, K6DGW wrote: Ummm ... rhombics *always* work well for their intended use. Unterminated, they are bi-directional. With the terminating resistor, they are unidirectional in the direction

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

The Rake Original message From: Fred Jensen Date: 12/10/2015 5:54 PM (GMT-10:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD. On 12/10/2015 4:14 PM, Brian D. Comer wrote: > I think stating any particular antenna configuration

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

Fred, K6DGW wrote: Ummm ... rhombics *always* work well for their intended use. Unterminated, they are bi-directional. With the terminating resistor, they are unidirectional in the direction from the feedline to the terminator. Since terminated rhombics are usually 2 or more wavelengths on a sid

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

On 12/10/2015 4:14 PM, Brian D. Comer wrote: I think stating any particular antenna configuration is unacceptable is ignoring what could be an ideal antenna for a given situation. Absolutely! Situations differ dramatically. A low angle radiator on 80 in the evening is likely to underwhelm y

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

ately than antennas, with maybe the differences between Windows and the Apple OS. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Brian D. Comer" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 12/10/2015 7:14:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD. I think stating

[Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

I think stating any particular antenna configuration is unacceptable is ignoring what could be an ideal antenna for a given situation. As I understand it a rhombic uses a resistor, and sometimes works quite well. On 160 I have an OCFD 1/2 wavelength that is goes from one side of the end of a ve

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

A poor antenna has infinite gain over no antenna. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailma

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

; AZ-EL sat antenna array All compromise antennas, obviously, but they all work and each is "better than a sharp stick in the eye". 73 Terry, WØFM -Original Message- From: Jack Smith [mailto:jack.sm...@cliftonlaboratories.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 4:19 PM To: elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

Folks - We are exceeding the single list posting topic limit for the subjects on loops and attic antennas. Let's close the threads at this time in the interest of keeping list noise level under control. 73, Eric Elecraft List Moderator elecraft.com Eric elecraft.com __

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

OK, OK My only intent was to suggest that attic antennas are sometimes surprisingly good and not to forget your VHF/UHF bands as in typical wood-frame houses work pretty good. Yes there is absorption by the roof and walls but so it there in a forest or in the downtown urban concrete "jungle".

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

A8BXN Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic Remember things are different on VHF/UHF bands. Its often FM which reduces noise problems to some extent, and the wavelengths are shorter and get out between conductors

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

cal signal. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike WA8BXN Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 11:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic Remember things are di

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic Remember things are different on VHF/UHF bands. Its often FM which reduces noise problems to some extent, and the wavelengths are shorter and get out between conductors a lot better than HF. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message---

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic On 8/13/2013 9:56 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > So this suggests that VHF and UHF ham antennas can also work in attics. For several years I used a 2-m mag-mount antenna upside-down on the ductwork in

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

On 8/13/2013 9:56 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > So this suggests that VHF and UHF ham antennas can also work in attics. For several years I used a 2-m mag-mount antenna upside-down on the ductwork in the plenum area above my office - 3rd floor of a 6-story building. Had no problem reaching repeater

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic Slightly off topic. A few years ago my parents built a small home on the farm pond in a corner parcel of their former farm (which they sold at retirement - age 77). One problem was TV reception and they didn't want to in

[Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

Slightly off topic. A few years ago my parents built a small home on the farm pond in a corner parcel of their former farm (which they sold at retirement - age 77). One problem was TV reception and they didn't want to install an outside mast and antenna. I helped them select a medium sized

[Elecraft] Antennas

The more portable the antenna the less effective it is. The losses in ATUs are too small to worry about. A couple of decibals will not be measurable at the other guys shack! Advice! Buy the best you can afford. Don't waste money on the lesser stuff knowing you will end up older and wiser with t

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas

Ah, but Sandy, it's so reminiscent of the old shipboard installations! I can hang a neon or fluorescent lamp on the antenna where it exits the shack and it'll blink as I pound the key, just like Sparks did, Hi! But, yes, "direct feed" antennas that come into the shack require care to insulate and

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas

73 to all, Sandy W5TVW -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 2:43 PM To: 'David Robertson' ; 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas Good advice David, but the earth affects the impedance of a dipole. When fed

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas

A center fed half wave dipole is only 75 ohms in free space (I guess the ISS qualifies) or at a few specific heights (approximately .23, .46 and .74 wavelengths above ground). At other heights, it varies from as low as 45 ohms (over real ground) to as high as 100 ohms. That's why I specifica

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas

Good advice David, but the earth affects the impedance of a dipole. When fed at the center a dipole exhibits a 75-ohm impedance in free space. But, when brought close to the earth (which most HF antennas are, electrically) the impedance is lowered. At the typical heights most of us hang our HF wi

[Elecraft] Antennas

I get my elecraft mail in journal form so my response is delayed. I had to mention that people who make broad statements about feed lines and antennas should check the antenna book and handbook before producing the wrong information. Here is an example: "The impedance of the feed line does not

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and other.

Oh yes, Pete, I forgot...for an antenna tuner I can not over emphasize the use of the SGC 239...1. it is not dependent upon any particular rig 2. It senses rf and tunes itself, 3. it will handle 200 watts, 4, it is built by SGC...they supply tuners for the military. 5, IT IS ONLY $192.00. No

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and other.

Aloha Pete:   No, I use the internal K3 tuner and then that feeds into an MFJ 986.  this seems to work out just fine, even when I am loading up all the rigging on the boat. For a ground you can never have enough...I strongly suggest visiting a "stained glass" supply store.  They sell copper rib

Re: [Elecraft] antennas for Susan

The SVDA (vertical dipole near salt water) has proven itself in many DXpeditions. Relatively easy to build. The 2 element has good gain. Google "SVDA antenna". Here's the first one - http://www.elecraft.com/DXpeditions/QRP_is.pdf (note the website :-) I'll be looking for you. VE7XF ___

Re: [Elecraft] antennas for Susan

.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: eric manning To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, August 2, 2010 12:23:17 AM Subject: [Elecraft] antennas for Susan Susan Said: the antenna farm will most likely be vertical and located right at the shore l

[Elecraft] antennas for Susan

Susan Said: the antenna farm will most likely be vertical and located right at the shore line. What suggestions do you have for me to construct for antennas? I had very good luck with a Force 12 Sigma 5, a CENTRE-FED inductively loaded short half-wave vertical [i.e., a short centre-f

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 field use

<> Jackite has a ground mount for the Jackite 28-foot and 31-foot poles: These are excellent and well worth the $. Very nicely made and sturdy enough to drive into the ground. Make sure you get the foam rings matched to your mast. This ring surrounds the mast and makes a snug fit into the mount

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

ke Morrow" ; "David Y." Cc: Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 2:38 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use > Dave > > I agree about verticals elevated off the ground with raised radials. > > Could you describe your phasing method, was it passive, ie a reflec

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 field use

Jackite has a ground mount for the Jackite 28-foot and 31-foot poles: http://www.jackite.com/ I have had good luck with the Earthworm ground mount for the SD20 poles: http://www.shadeusa.com/beach_umbrella_holders.htm These can provide the support for the center of my favorite portable antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

David Y. wrote: > Mike and All, > > Au contraire, mon ami! Don't be too quick to dismiss using a vertical. > It's not quite as simple as throwing something over a tree, but you have to > have a tree! Some years ago I made a 20M vertical out of a collapsible 16' (4.9M) fishing pole. I wrapped

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

Dave I agree about verticals elevated off the ground with raised radials. Could you describe your phasing method, was it passive, ie a reflector? Did you use fishing poles to hold up your wires? David G3UNA > > Here in the desert, verticals are often the best choice. Some ham friends > o

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

ave W7AQK . original Message ----- From: "Mike Morrow" To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use > That would be very inaccurate. HF vertical antennas for field use will > almost > *never* have a proper and effective

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

Your analysis agrees with my experience, Eric. The dipole arranged with one leg vertical and one leg horizontal can be very good for something like field day in which you want to work stations at all distances from "just down the street" to DX. That horizontal leg will produce very high angle rad

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

Frank/KD8FIP wrote: > Seems like there are two ways to go. Buddistick vs. > PAC12or random wire with Elecraft T1. That would be very inaccurate. HF vertical antennas for field use will almost *never* have a proper and effective ground system. Add to that the losses of loading c

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

orrow" To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use > That would be very inaccurate. HF vertical antennas for field use will > almost > *never* have a proper and effective ground system. Add to that the losses > of loadin

[Elecraft] Antennas for K1 field use

I agree that random wires and fishing poles are as good as most antennas in the field but a PAC12, or homebrew version of the same, needs no other supports and is compact and light. It's an ideal beach antenna, where salt water helps minimise ground losses, and I've had plenty of transatlan

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

There are no advantages in using commercial antennas out portable. A fishing pole for support and a lightweight dipole, doublet, end fed wire or ground plane will work better than most other simple antennas and the cost is minimal. The K1 built-in ATU has a fairly limited tuning range and will

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

air the better if you're limited to something less than 1/2 wavelength. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frank MacDonell Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 6:50 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] A

[Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

Seems like there are two ways to go. Buddistick vs. PAC12or random wire with Elecraft T1. Thanks for all your help in advance. This reflector is a fantastic resource. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 1:41 PM > My G5RV is up in the oak trees here and is attached using > springs at each > end. They are about 12 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees; Ant Launching [end of thread]

With close to 40 posts in the last couple of days on these topics, we've saturated this area. Let's let it rest for now. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

ECTED] - Original Message - From: "Ralph Tyrrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 1:37 PM Subject: RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees The ARRL Antenna Book suggests using a pulley and counter weight to allow for the varying distances between trees

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

My G5RV is up in the oak trees here and is attached using springs at each end. They are about 12 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Been up for a couple of years with no problems. Brian N1WNC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

The ARRL Antenna Book suggests using a pulley and counter weight to allow for the varying distances between trees caused by wind. At my former QTH, Ellijay GA, I noticed that in very gusty conditions sometimes the support trees moved in opposite directions at the same time. I decided to make my

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

This is Alan's site (as is the previous posting). I whole heartedly recommend the CSV-19. It is simple to use and effective, particularly if you have tall trees. I've tried most of the other suggested methods, and while most will work to some degree or another, they usually take multiple tries

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

Jon Kåre Hellan wrote: It's http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.html - with an 'l' at the end. That's better. Note that anyone thinking of using this in England might be advised to consult with the local police as it might be interpreted as being an air rifle, in which case the mu

[Elecraft] Elecraft antennas in trees

Another warning! A few years ago I used a catapult and a drilled golf ball with some braided nylon line over an oak tree. When it became stuck in a branch, I wound the line round a piece of wood and gave it my full weight to release it. The end result? I literally shot myself in the foot, brea

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

I've gotten my fair share of storms here too and rather than go the route of counter weights since I had to kinda skirt the side of a big cedar I opted for a rope method. I ended up tying two ropes together at the center point of the dipole. Then ran the rope up into the trees. The rope bears all

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:47:54 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: >The counterweights need to be heavy enough to hold the antenna, but not >heavier than needed for that. When trees whip in the winds, the inertia >of the counterweights can produce shock loads many, many times greater >than the weights th

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Elecraft Antennas in trees

V -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Fw%3A-Elecraft-Antennas-in-trees-tp585817p585869.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Fw: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

i watched an arborist doing some work next door and he showed me the "old man's toss". it is a between-the-legs toss and it really works well for me compared to the "lariat toss." it uses the arms, legs and back and is directly in line with your spine. i went home and with very little practice

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

5, Mini Modules, etc. Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Bloom Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 1:29 PM To: David Woolley (E.L) Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees On Sun, 2008-07-27 at 04:14, David

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Benny Aumala wrote: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm That URL seems to lead to a cybersquatter (the sort that gives you their search engine results). It's http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.html - with an 'l' at the end. It might, thou

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

On Sun, 2008-07-27 at 04:14, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: > Benny Aumala wrote: > > > > http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm > > That URL seems to lead to a cybersquatter (the sort that gives you > their search engine results). It works if you delete the "/csv19/index.htm" part. > It m

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

Dan's comment is very true of *any* antenna, and most especially tree mounted antennas. To survive storms at all, it's very important that the antenna wire or the halyards *never* fall under strain from the tree as it moves in the wind. Even small trees can exert tons of pressure on the wire or

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

ntenna launching in the winter when foilage is less, but the things come down whenever they please. With a loop over each "good" branch, I can pull up new rope/wire even in the middle of summer. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 Subject: RE: R

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

rope and start again. Hard work. It is easier to fire up a weight in a catapult. To stop leaving failed projectiles (e.g. tennis balls) in the tree, make the projectile out of ice, it will then melt. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Antennas-in-trees-tp582760p585503

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Antennas in trees

I use an EZ-Hang and it works great, although if I had known about the tennis ball launcher first I might have chosen it instead. OTOH, in dense foliage I suspect the fishing weights penetrate much better than a larger tennis ball. I'm in forest land where the tree branches generally form a solid c

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Antennas in trees

Luckily, they think the "brains" in a Hang-glider are in the "beak", not dangling 5 feet below! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 Good 'law', fine birds. Anyway a Buzzard could demolish a flying tennis ball :-) 73, Geoff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elec

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rrow look great, but take care of down range hits. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:14:11 +0100 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees > > Benny Aumala wrote: >> &

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Benny Aumala wrote: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm That URL seems to lead to a cybersquatter (the sort that gives you their search engine results). It might, though, be worth noting that professional tree climbers use throw bags and slick line to get a messenger over a tree

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Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: Interfering with Buzzards is a serious crime in the UK, resulting in prison / hefty fines. A completely different bird from the American buzzard, by the way. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Ele

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Good 'law', fine birds. Anyway a Buzzard could demolish a flying tennis ball :-) 73, Geoff GM4ESD From: "Brett Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh it is here too... My comment was mostly tongue in cheek... But it would be fun practice. ;) On Sun, 2008-07-27 at 11:27 +0200, Simon Brown (HB9DRV)

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Oh it is here too... My comment was mostly tongue in cheek... But it would be fun practice. ;) On Sun, 2008-07-27 at 11:27 +0200, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: > Interfering with Buzzards is a serious crime in the UK, resulting in prison > / hefty fines. > > Simon Brown, HB9DRV > >

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Interfering with Buzzards is a serious crime in the UK, resulting in prison / hefty fines. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: "Brett Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Perhaps you could "practice" your tennis ball shooting skills and deter these buzzards in

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age - > From: "Benny Aumala" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:14 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Antennas in trees > > > > Best and easiest way to shoot antenna is here: > > > > http://www.antennalaunchers.c

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OTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Antennas in trees Best and easiest way to shoot antenna is here: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm I tried almost all imaginable systems during 50 years. And tennis ball does not harm anything

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HAHA oh thats JUST what I need!!! ;) I've already got a few fishing weights up in the tree in the back yard... Its a big cedar and getting through it is a bear. So as you get part way through and are realing back those things tend to wind themselves around a branch and not want to let go. If I

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Antennas in trees

Best and easiest way to shoot antenna is here: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.htm I tried almost all imaginable systems during 50 years. And tennis ball does not harm anything when coming down. This can be ordered as a kit, too. Smile! Benny OH9NB __

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