[Antennas] OCF Dipole

[Dave DeFebo]

You might also check out - http://www.antennasmore.com/.  They may be slow 
answering emails and shipping may take a month, but the product is good.  I 
purchased one a couple of years ago  (Full size - 
http://www.antennasmore.com/windom.htm).  It was blown out of a tree by 
lightning July 06 (center insulator and balun vaporized).  I called and 
asked about repair (the web site states repair or replacement for life), not 
expecting it to be free due to lightning.  He said send it in.  I gathered 
up the pieces and sent it in.  About 1 month later I received a brand new 
antenna, no charge.  Got it back up this past summer.

Dave WB9BWP




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed" <w3nr at comcast.net>
To: "Antennas" <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 4:55 AM
Subject: [Antennas] OCF Dipole


> I'm thinking of building an OCF, and would like some user feedback
> before I start this project. This will be a homebrew effort. Here is
> some of the info I would like to hear about.
>
> 1. What balun did you use (4:1 6:1)
>
> 2. How far from the short end did you place the balun.
>
> 3. 2:1 SWR points without needing a tuner.
>
> 4. Did it perform as expected.
>
> I've read some articles, there are 2 really excellent ones at the ARRL
> website.
>
> Any and all comments are appreciated. Thanks   73
>
> Ed W3NR
>
>
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