[Elecraft] Miniature self-supporting HF antennas

[Bill W4ZV]

I recently used a 20m EFHW to operate from 12,300' Trail Ridge (SOTA
W0C/FR-123) on June 28.  I wanted a very quick activation due to
thunderstorm concerns so I took a 15' mast (collapsible to ~18 inches),
mounted it to a cairn of stones with a bungee and attached the far end to a
stone.  I made 6 contacts in 6 minutes and then beat a hasty retreat down
the summit.  About an hour earlier and 60 miles south of me several hikers
were struck by lightning as they descended Mt. Bierstadt (see below).  

http://www.examiner.com/article/lightning-safety-tips-for-mountain-travel

Fast and simple is my rule when operating above timberline in the summer!

73,  Bill  W4ZV



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