[Antennas] R-7000 vs Meter

Mon, 6 Jan 2003 00:04:33 -0000

Ok I can put out some radials but only on one side of the antenna

QCQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Luthy" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 11:21 PM
Subject: [Antennas] R-7000 vs Meter


> Well the results are in and everyone says the trap died first then
the
> SWR went sky high. and the poor swr/power meter just cooked.
>
> I looked at the Yaesu web site and see they charge $70.00 an hour
plus
> parts. .... hmmmm not too bad for a $2000.00 radio but I think I
will
> have to scrap the meter. as it only cost $130.00
>
> Now I need a new multi-band vertical also, I have been thinking
about
> a Butternut, but several of my friends think the GAP is a better
> choice.  I have a TA-33 for 10-15-20 so maybe just a low band
vertical
> will do
>
> I plan to mount it on the edge of the roof, so I can't really lay
out
> ground wires.
>
> Well,  please offer comments and sugestions. and I will report back.
>
> Thanks
> John
> KF6QCQ
>
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