[Elecraft] antenna suggestions?

[Charles Mabbott]

Got some folks around SE MI that use this setup and hit parks around lunch
time [ever notice how ham activities seem to involve food?] and just clamp
it on with ham sticks also.  The Outbacker would allow for more available
bands...

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Chuck  AA8VS
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Brian:

If you have ANY metal nearby (e.g., railing), you could use the "vise-grips"

mount and a hamstick, or better an Outbacker.  The mount is basically a set
of 
pliers with a stud welded on the tip.  Using the Outbacker gives you the 
freedom to change bands simply by changing taps.

This portable antenna system is easy to set up and move, works well, and is 
relatively inconspicuous.  The great advantage is that it will be resonant
on 
your operating frequency and not require a tuner.

73, Jim K5HO

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Nunquam Secundum

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  <snip>
So - any antenna suggestions? Preferably something inexpensive and easy
to build as I have almost no tools here. Some ideas I've been thinking
about are a random wire (using the tuner), a homebrew buddipole, perhaps
a magnetic loop to stick by the window, or a shortened vertical.

Brian, VE7NGR<
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