[ICOM] RE: Off topic - Antenna options ?

[mecker at peoplepc.com]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Krichbaum" <vailphil at sopris.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] RE: Off topic - Antenna options ?


> 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 ?
>>
>>
>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- 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 ?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> 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
>>>>> >    . -..- - .-. .-   ".... . .- ...- -.--"
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> >-----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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