[Cliffdwellers] re : stealth antennas

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It looks like a slinky would require time in compressing/expanding the =

turns, then checking SWR, then tweaking some more.
A diehard who "wanted" a coiled or helical thingie could probably find =
a way
to pre-wind for the different bands, and maybe use PVC or other plastic
pipe or tubing sections to knock down the antenna for transit....
Coil-loaded and helicals are OK, but very narrowbanded.

For stealth and temporary ops, I prefer a thin wire (gray or brown) and
an automatic wire antenna tuner.  If there are budget constraints, then =
a
manual tuner will do.  The wire is truly stealth.

73
Jay
W6CJ

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Has any one played with slinky antennas for stealth operations? WHat
other small space antennas have the group used in the past and what are
you using now? 73's De Allan.
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