[Elecraft] dipole antenna efficiency

[David Wilburn]

Absolutely.  Even when you look at Joe's site, www.k1jek.com there is
enough info in what you see to make the antenna.  Rotor cable, ladder
line, a balun and coax.  I personally do not think what he asks for the
on the website is overly much.  He makes the products himself, and
stands behind them.  He actually answers the phone when you call and ask
questions.  My life is a bit complicated, but I could have easily made
one.  I was willing to make the trade of money vs. time and materials.

As an example, I had a quick QSO with AA4AK the other night, so I could
have Maine for WAS LOTW.  I found out the next morning, after finishing
my DL1 and going to play with it, that the rig was set to 8w.  The
antenna must be doing something right.
-  

David Wilburn
k4dgw at k4dgw.com
K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982


On Fri, 2008-01-04 at 18:11 -0500, Thom LaCosta wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Jan 2008, David Wilburn wrote:
> 
> > I understand many G5RV's are getting replaced with these antennas.  I
> > have the Grampy version, that is 100' long on each side, for a total of
> > 300' of wire on each side, all in a 100' on each side package.  Have had
> > good luck with it.  Their shortest is a bit over 70'.
> 
> And should you want to roll your own:
> 
> http://www.hamuniverse.com/cobraantenna.html
> 
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