[Antennas] SGC-237 needs a 9 ft whip

Sat, 02 Nov 2002 09:43:59 -0800

I am thinking that a good rod that is stiff, is threaded at one end, and is 
bent at the other, comes in various lengths is available as bicycle 
spokes.  I used one long time ago in a field strength meter.  I was 
thinking of using one to lengthen a whip that I have but could not solve 
the joining problem quickly.

Chris opr VE7HCB

At 07:57 AM 2002-11-02 -0700, you wrote:
>John - I suspect that the common 8 ft stainless steel whip sold for CB will
>work fine, but you may have trouble on 40 M if at all.
>
>If you want to work 40M I suggest making an extension for teh CB whip from a
>foot or more of 3/8 threaded rod and a 3/8 coupler. You should be able to
>find the threaded rod and coupler at a builder's supply store such as Home
>Depot or Lowes. Ideally threaded stainless steel rod might be better, but
>that may be harder to find.
>
>The 8 ft whips are commonly available. Radio SHack is one source. - Dr.
>Megacycle KK6MC
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>James R. Duffey KK6MC/5
>Cedar Crest, NM   DM65
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