Hello All, I'm new to ham radio. I'm very interested in hearing more about this rotatable dipole. Currently, I've got a 204' G5RV "flat top" up about 35' and am pleased with it's performance. I was w
I side with N7KA. I found something that worked for me at Home Depot in the electrical dept. What I bought for $3 each is a UV resistant cap for an electrical conduit [if memory serves]. It is white
Along the same lines as Henry Gillow-Wiles, you can also use the black, 1/2" pvc irrigation pipe [used for drip irrigation], which is available at Lowe's, Home Depot and just about all plant nurserie
Hello All, I'm a rookie here and I am always intrigued by the many subjects and helpful replies I've read. None more so than lightning protection. I have a 204' dipole up about 40'. When I had the ri
Hello All! I am in the process of erecting a 40'+ mast to support the feedpoint of my G5RV. I was initially planning 3 wires [Dacron rope] at each level. Should I use 4? Using A2+B2=C2, how far out f
Hello All, I sent the post below to the "antennaware" section of our group list. Someone suggested that i send it to you kind folks in the event there are more ideas and suggestion to be had here. Be
Hi Richard! As a rookie, I am always on the lookout to make this part of the hobby quicker, easier and more efficient. However, I've gone to the DX-Engineering site and [from your description] could
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Hi All, There is a great article in the October, 2007 issue of CQ Magazine [page #52] well written by Stew Gillmore W1FW, on this very subject. Regrettably, it is not yet available on the CQ archives
http://towermast.willburt.com/ Has anyone ever used one of their portable masts either civilian or military application? Their website states that they have a 72' mast that will hold up to 100 pounds
Hi Jack, Go to your local Home Depot/Lowes or any place that sells irrigation PVC pipe. There you will find a plug for 1/2" PVC. This cap does not have a round top, it's a hexagon; it's white, thread
Hi All, I just bought a bag of 50 from M2 for a 220 Yagi I was rebuilding. I also bought the little stainless steel "star washers" or lock washers. I didn't use them, but they are nice to have around
Hi All, I recall that there were two QST articles from 2007 that address this subject. One is from March, 2007 and the article is entitled "Compact 40 meter HF Loop for Your Recreational Vehicle", on