[ARC5] Fun with the AN/GRC-109

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 6 Aug 2013 at 23:13, Dennis Monticelli wrote:

> Good going, Ken. What's the antenna?

It is a 55' tall vertical with 4 radials. I use an antenna coupler with it, and it is the only antenna 
I have. Pretty marginal, (equally inefficient in all directions), but works...most of the time. At 
least it exhibits a low angle of radiation.

> Although it can get tiring I like to use the built-in key. What do you think of that little tapper?

It is actually a very nice little key. The only thing I really have against it is that I cannot 
"lighten" the spring tension enough for me. I like a really light touch with all my keys, and this 
one is a bit "stiff" for my tastes.
 
> BTW, N6CC just completed a FD style operation in the high Sierras with a GRC-109. I worked 
> 'em with my ARC-5. You can find pics of Tim's expeditions at his website.

Yes. Thanks, Dennis. He just sent me an e-mail describing his adventures. Sure sounds like 
fun. :-)

Ken W7EKB