[HCARC] Antenna Stuff

[curtiswe at ktc.com]

  Best bet, until you have a chance to learn more about antenna theory, is to just go with a proven antenna design. Look at what you have to work with, space, support, materials. Figure out what will fit and cover the bands you want to work.
   Start simple with a G5RV, tuned feeder doublet, ocfd, something that has withstood the test of time and many operators . This won't be the last antenna that you will build and you don't need to re-invent the wheel. Even a mediocre antenna will fill your log book.
   Stay off of the internet discussion boards, if they knew anything they would be on the radio not the computer! 
  Don't worry about perfection. The true fun of amateur radio is in learning and improving.

 Have fun!! 
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Gary and Arlene Johnson" <qltfnish at omniglobal.net>
Sender: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:43:43 
To: Bob Richie<bob.k5yb at yahoo.com>
Cc: <hcarc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [HCARC] Antenna Stuff

Thanks Bob - didn't know about them.  The books on Baluns that used to be published by ARRL are incredibly expensive now - going on Amazon for between $250 and $1300 bucks.  That is almost a new radio in cost.

Gary J
N5"BAA"
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob Richie 
  To: Gary Johnson 
  Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 9:01 AM
  Subject: Antenna Stuff


  Gary - there is a Yahoo group that just concerns itself with antennas and antenna related topics, including baluns. If you have not signed up for it I suggest you look into it.


  Bob
  K5YB
  Kerrville, TX 78028
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