[Lowfer] New around here...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 06:25:32 -0500

Jason

Self assigned. You may want to check the listing on the LWCA website so as to
not duplicate. I chose "VD" because it's "catchy".

Jay Rusgrove, W1VD

Jason Hissong wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Definately send the article.  I would appreciate it.  Would this antenna be
> used for receiving as well?
>
> BTW... how are call letters assigned (e.g. LEK)?  Did not know if this is a
> standard or something that you assign yourself...
>
> Thanks again!!
>
> Jason Hissong
> N8XE
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Ashlock" <[email protected]>
> To: "lowfer" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] New around here...
>
> Jason,
>
> > Any good links to point me to as far as transmitting antennas?
> >I heard that using loops is a great thing for receive, but transmitting is
> a
> >big no-no.
>
> The textbooks are full of this negative TX loop-speak. I  Began using TX
> loops on 185k four years ago and was so impressed by the performance that I
> have spent a huge percentage of my free hours promoting their use -
> particularly for most of us, having less than an ideal backyard environment
> for a good vertical. Finally, this year it looks like the number of active
> Lowfers in the US using TX loops could outnumber those with verticals!
>
> If you would like, I'll send you my first TX loop construction article and
> put your name on the list for the follow-up. TX loops are very easy to
> install, easy to maintain, hold up under extreme weather.......... and
> really perform!
>
> Bill Ashlock
> Beacon WA
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