[Boatanchors] Pictures

[cemilton at aol.com]

Pete,

If I can jump in here..........I'd like to confirm (agree) with your 
comments.  Now Steve's antenna may be the invention of the century.  
And I would be the last to judge it.  But it would be easier to 
understand with some technical specs to back it up.

I've been working on a simple, 1/4-wavelength vertical for some time 
now and I'm nowhere near commenting on how it works or what parameters 
I can count on.  Just going back to basic measurements..........I've 
resorted to an RF ammeter, an AUTEK Research antenna analyzer and lots 
of trial and error just to develop some basic curves for its 
performance.  The ground system alone is a project unto itself.  But I 
want some decent measurements first before I proclaim it works.   And, 
verticals are relatively simple in design.  We won't even touch the 
experimenting with Field Strength measurements and the possiblility of 
adding a second radiator to achieve directional capability.

Any new design  needs some degree of technical performance 
documentation.   Over the years, "new" antennas have shown up at 
numerous ham fests across the country.  I've seen some 2m antennas 
"guaranteed" to improve everything from receive to transmit performance 
and maybe even a lowering of gas prices..........depending on your 
"individual" installation. Hi Hi   Take the PVC apart and there is a 
J-pole made of 300 ohm twinlead hidden inside.  Nothing 
new.........just a repackaging of a tried and tested antenna design.  
Any competent ham could build one in an hour and achieve the same 
performance.

Hats off to those who are trying to design and prove new concepts.   
That goes for Steve right off the top.  I hope his design is the best 
ever.  We should never discourage innovation..........just ask for some 
details.

Steve,l

I, for one, am interested in your designs.  Keep this group informed.  
And never give up. Your's may be the best ever!

Best 73 de W4MIL
Chuck



-----Original Message-----
From: manualman at juno.com
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Pictures

  Playing devil's advocate, have you done any polar plots, what type of
polarization, what's the efficiency, field trials at other locations,
overall specs, power limitations, physical limitations, wind load,
liabilities if I use this product, is exact feed line length (you state 
1
electrical wavelength length) a firm requirement, etc. etc. Review most
reputable antenna manufacturers and you'll find lots of specs. You 
should
model your presentation along those lines. Telling us you worked several
stations with the antenna mounted next to you is not very scientific 
data
to promote a sale. I can load up a metal bed spring or one of my 
aluminum
drain pipes and make contacts under the right conditions. You need to
pitch why this product is the best thing to come along over similar type
products already on the market (i.e. a pair of ham sticks with center
connecting bracket mounted on a broomstick and stuck in a floor mounted
flower pot).

Pete, wa2cwa

On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:28:25 EST StephenTetorka at cs.com writes:
> Please excuse me...
>
> Picture of my antenna ( minus wire & its geometry ) is on
> www.QRZ.com....enter my call sign  - WA2TAK - on UPPER LEFT top of
> page.....just to the left of
> "callsign"...
>
> As you see...since its pretty darn small & simple...there's rather
> little to
> really see.
>
> 73,
> Steve
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