[MRCA] 60 Meter portable operation questions

[Robert Newberry]

I use a end fed half wave with a homebrew L network tuner. I've checked in
a few times portable and I have a respectable signal. I also echo Al's pros
on the end fed half wave.

Depending on my work schedule and weather I'll try to check in tomorrow.

N1XBM
Apparare Scientor
Paratus Communicare
Allstar Node # 27086, 41540, 41812, 42086, 42658, 42657
www.radioguysrepeaternetwork.com

On Jan 4, 2017 8:47 PM, "Al Klase" <ark at ar88.net> wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> For the kind of propagation we're using, mostly NVIS, even 12-15 feet at
> the center will get the job done.  I personally keep coming back to the
> end-fed half-wave in a similar configuration.  One support, no feedline,
> throw out a bit of a counterpoise.  Works well if your antenna tuner
> accommodates it.
>
> I've successfully served as NCS with such a skywire with 20-watts out of
> the PRC-104.
>
> VY 73,
> Al
>
> On 1/4/2017 8:15 PM, MICHAEL ST ANGELO wrote:
>
> Well we're in the middle of winter and I start to think about my spring
> projects. One of them is working the M&S net from the field.
>
>
> Does anyone have any antenna recommendations? From what I've read an
> Inverted V looks like a good choice for a NVIA antenna. What is the minimum
> recommended mast height needed to support the V?
>
>
> I have a 30 foot Jacktite push up mast but it is kinda lightweight and I
> don't think it would support a 60 meter dipole. Any recommendations?
>
>
> HNY aand 73,
>
>
> Mike N2MS
>
>
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