[K3CAL] Short Sale VHF/UHF VERTICAL antenna

Tue Apr 28 22:41:20 EDT 2015

Peter, the SWR  was over 2:1, sometimes it went to 2.8:1. Was hard on my Yaseu, sometimes it wouldn't TX on 444.950 because of high swr. 

It may not be the antenna, may be the coax or connector (not as likely though) but I am also replacing the coax run. Won't really know until I take it down. In the meantime to use 440 I just use an older radio. 

If the antenna won't work with 440 not much point in getting it if you are already set for 6 meters and 2 meters. 

I shall keep you posted on what I come up with, who knows might just be the connector.

Sent from my iPad,.
Best Regards,
Jim Tetlow

> On Apr 28, 2015, at 22:07, mistralholt at comcast.net wrote:
> 
> OK, Jim.  No problem.
>   I have a good working 2 meter, and 6 meter.  What I need is a dual band or just a 440.  If you believe we can make it work on  70cm we can think about it.   What kind of SWR were you getting?  Thanks for offering.  I will think about it.  Peter  
> 
> From: "James Tetlow" <k3uga at comcast.net>
> To: "Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL" <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:54:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [K3CAL] Short Sale VHF/UHF VERTICAL antenna
> 
> Peter, there was another buyer about 10 minutes earlier, thus no more......but I have a 3 band fiberglass vertical that I am replacing with one like the one I sold.  6 meter/ 2 meter and 70 cm.  
> 
> The 6 meter has a very narrow band, but can be tuned to where you would like to operate. 
> 
> The 2 meter is " no tune" and works great.
> 
> The 70cm is no tune but tunes 1:1 over 450 MHz, using it around 444 to 446 mhz the SWR runs higher than I like and I bought a replacement. I don't know if the frequency can be brought down or not as you would have to lengthen the antenna, maybe reactance would work but may cause 2 meters to loss some punch. 
> 
> We could check with Shawn to see what he thinks......
> 
> If you can wait a couple weeks for me to get it down, you are welcome to it for F R E E ! 
> 
> If you are not interested I shall put it up for sale after I inspect it.
> 
> It has been up since summer of 2010 so almost 5 years, white fiberglass, so I am not sure how the finish is from the sun and weather. It is in operation now and working very well on 2 meters. I only used it on 6 meters a few times in 2010, but never tuned it to the best 6 meter frequency at the time it went up.
> 
> Let me know what you think, I won't say anything about it for a few weeks to give you a chance to look about. Sorry about the other antenna, a guy in Bowie was just a small bit faster on the send. 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad,
> Best Regards,
> Jim Tetlow,
> O!!!!!O
> jimtetlow1007 at comcast.net
> 
> 
> On Apr 28, 2015, at 21:32, mistralholt at comcast.net wrote:
> 
> I will buy it.  Peter
> I will have cash at the next CARA meeting.
> Peter
> 
> From: "Jim Tetlow" <k3uga at comcast.net>
> To: k3cal at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 8:08:05 PM
> Subject: [K3CAL] Short Sale VHF/UHF VERTICAL antenna
> 
> 
> 
> For Sale VHF/UHF VERTICAL antenna:
> 
> Diamond X510HDMA 2m / 70cm vertical 3 piece fiberglass antenna.
> Comes with assembly tools and vertical mast mounting bracket.
> 
> 17.2 ft assembled.
> 
> UHF connector (not N connector).
> 
> Wide band.
> 
> DC grounded.
> 
> No tuning required.
> 
> Rated for 330 watts @ 2 m / 250 watts @ 70cm.
> 
> Unused, new in unopened, factory direct, shipping container.
> 
> Reason for selling: was to be used for public service events antenna, but not practical to assemble/disassemble and too long to transport in jeep.
> This is definitely a base station antenna.
> 
> Diamond retail price $189.95 plus shipping, HRO price 179.95 free ship but special order from factory (3 to 6 weeks).
> 
> SPECIAL PRICE $150.00 complete, no tax, no handling, no shipping, local only. YOU PICKUP AT MY LOCATION or CAN DELIVER TO MHCC ON Wednesdays or at the CARA meeting.
> 
> Advertised for sale in other markets, subject to pre-sale, cash will hold.
> 
> Respond direct email. 
> 
> Sent from my iPad,
> Best Regards,
> Jim Tetlow,
> O!!!!!O
> jimtetlow1007 at comcast.net
> 
> 
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