[GCARC] GCARC - members helping members

[Tony Starr]

Joe,

What has led you to believe that both antennas have been damaged?  Have you
checked the SWR on both of them?  Keep in mind that many SWR meters that
work fine on HF will not give accurate readings on 2 meters.

Tony K3TS

On Thu, Nov 19, 2020 at 10:50 AM Joseph Lee <genjtlee at comcast.net> wrote:

> Jeff
>
> I am a disabled vet and have a general license. I have at home a 2 meter
> with a diamond antenna  and an HF with dipole. I have not been able to use
> either as I think the antennas were damaged.   I cannot get to them as I am
> unable to stand for long or keep my balance. Can someone help me get back
> on air?
>
> Joe Lee
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Nov 19, 2020, at 10:33 AM, Tony Starr <tstarr1450 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Jeff,
> >
> > While my actual expertise may be questionable, I do have a lot of
> > experience with antenna construction, and I generally know what works and
> > what doesn't.  I would be happy to help any beginner with questions about
> > antennas, particularly HF antennas.  There are a lot of mis-conceptions
> > about antennas these days, and I am afraid that the internet has only
> > helped to propagate those mis-conceptions.
> >
> > I also do a lot of contest operation and CW work, so I can help with
> those
> > areas too, but I think antenna questions will be far more common.
> >
> > Tony K3TS
> >
> >> On Thu, Nov 19, 2020 at 9:50 AM Jeffrey Welsh <radioartistry at gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> All -
> >>
> >> We occasionally get questions from new members about specific aspects of
> >> Ham-Radio, and would like to direct them to those of you with the
> relevant
> >> experience.
> >> This is a great way for you to get more involved in helping other
> members.
> >>
> >> For example, I occasionally do POTA activations using my mobile rig.  So
> >> I’m on the list for both POTA and Mobile Installation & Operating - any
> >> members with questions on those topics can come to me.
> >>
> >> What is your area of expertise?  Please respond; your help for the
> >> membership is greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >> Here are some examples:
> >>
> >> Contesting
> >> Antenna construction
> >> CW keys, keyers and paddles
> >> DX
> >> FT8
> >> APRS
> >> Event Volunteering
> >> Equipment homebrew & construction, 3-D printing
> >> …and anything you can think of!
> >>
> >> Please respond!
> >>
> >> 73
> >> Jeffrey
> >> KD2AZI
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