[GCARC] Antenna question

[Stan Slachetka]

I'm also looking for similar advice regarding an antenna.

I  am currently using an end-fed wire antenna attached to the side of my
house at approximately 25 feet. Given its inherent limitations, I've still
been able to work DX on SSB and FT8, but would like to upgrade to either a
vertical or multiple-band dipole, G5RV, or OCFD, or similar that would work
for my QTH. I have the room to play (77 x 200-foot lot) and no HOA, but
still need to have it be a bit stealthy for a variety of reasons.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the holiday party this year, buit
would be willing to host an advisory site visit at my property for our
club's respected antenna Elmers with refreshments provided.

I also have a partially assembled and never used MFJ-1796 vertical antenna
that is designed to work on 40 to 2 meters (no WARC bands). It's currently
assembled in three sections. I have the manual and hardware to complete the
assembly. I had purchased it to use at my old QTH but it doesn't quite work
for my new location. Asking $220, which is about $100 less than the price
at HRO.

Thanks and good luck with your antenna project Mary.

Stan
WA2JRZ


On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 10:11 AM Tony Starr <tstarr1450 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mary,
>
> Both choices are good ones, but if you have the space, why not go with a
> wire antenna such as a fan dipole?  I have a Hustler 5BTV, with 25 radials
> under it, but it is not my only antenna, and in most cases, my wire dipoles
> will out-perform it. Having a vertical for your only antenna is a good
> choice for the space-challenged, but for those who have more room, there
> are better options. Also, verticals are notoriously noisy on receive, so
> they are not the best choice for listening.  Of course if you have the
> room, I would probably put up both the vertical AND a wire dipole, and in
> fact, I have done that myself here at my QTH.  One can never have too many
> antenna choices.  73 for now.
>
> Tony K3TS
>
> On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 9:52 AM mary delemarre <marydelemarre at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> >    I have been struggling for a while on what to do about an HF
> antenna.  I
> > have read & search and still I am perplexed.
> >
> > I have plenty of space in my backyard.  I am not in a HOA.
> >
> > I have narrowed it down to these two antennas.
> >
> > https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003357
> > https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-012169
> >
> > I would like some input from the club.  I want a multi band antenna, that
> > isn't too hard to put up since it will be me & Lou (hubby) installing it.
> >
> > Lou & I will be at the Club's Holiday dinner.
> >
> > Also if I purchase one of these antenanna, what else do I need to
> purchase.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Mary
> > W2TDS
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> > *Mary Delemarre*
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