[ICOM] RE: Off topic - Antenna options ?

[Phil Krichbaum]

On the other hand loss on a long run of RG8 or RG213 isn't very much at 
1.8 MHz.
    Phil N0KE

mecker at peoplepc.com wrote:
> best way to feed a long run to a 160 meter
> antenna is open wire line
> (better than ladder line) -
> for a balanced antenna of
> course...
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric" <n4hgz at bellsouth.net>
> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 10:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] RE: Off topic - Antenna options ?
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>> Thank you everyone for your very informative suggestions, I figured 
>> that there would be some groups on the subject.   Yes, This will be a 
>> really large project that should be very effective if done 
>> correctly.   I am really looking forward to getting something up and 
>> working on 160 meters.   It's great to see all the replies and help 
>> that has been offered, It makes me really feel good about our hobby 
>> and the great people that are involved in it.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>
>> Ed Yeary wrote:
>>> Plus the Antenna list especially is a lot of fun and very 
>>> educational. Been subscribed for some time now. Highly recommended.
>>> Ed Yeary W4TEY
>>> 325 Cumberland Drive
>>> Harrogate, TN. 37752
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>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Flanagan" <dick at k7vc.com>
>>> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 3:23 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] RE: Off topic - Antenna options ?
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>>>> Aaron is correct.  Both the Antennas and TowerTalk reflectors are 
>>>> invaluable resources for what you are interested in.
>>>>
>>>> Best of luck.
>>>>
>>>> Dick
>>>>
>>>> At 10:32 AM 12/4/2008, Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal) wrote:
>>>> >Hi Eric,
>>>> >
>>>> >Might I suggest that you re-post your query on the Antennas list?
>>>> >Another good list is TowerTalk - despite the list name, it's also
>>>> >covers HF antenna topics.  Bunch of great guys on both and I'm sure
>>>> >you'll get many suggestions.  BTW, TT is definitely more active than
>>>> >the Antennas list.
>>>> >
>>>> >Antennas list:
>>>> >http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/antennas
>>>> >
>>>> >TowerTalk:
>>>> >http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >73,
>>>> >
>>>> >  - Aaron Hsu, NN6O (ex-KD6DAE)
>>>> >    {nn6o}@arrl.net
>>>> >    {aaron.hsu}@nbcuni.com
>>>> >    No-QRO Int'l #1,000,006
>>>> >    . -..- - .-. .-   ".... . .- ...- -.--"
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>>>> >
>>>> >-----Original Message-----
>>>> >Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 9:54 AM
>>>> >Subject: [ICOM] Off topic - Antenna options ?
>>>> >
>>>> >Hello,
>>>> >
>>>> >I just acquired 6.9 acres of property on a river with some 
>>>> wetlands on
>>>> >it and I was wondering if there were and groups or forums on antennas
>>>> >and antenna systems.   Yes I have always wanted a piece of property
>>>> >like this and I finally was able to get it.  Now I finally have the
>>>> >room to put something up for 160 meters and want to explore what my
>>>> >options are to put up an efficient cost effective system.   There are
>>>> >many tall pine trees on the property.
>>>> >
>>>> >Thank you,
>>>> >
>>>> >Eric
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