[nrv-hams] Antenna & Tuner Recommendations?

[Sarah Over]

Hi All,

I hope to see many of you next Monday, but I thought I'd ask here too for suggestions.  I'm working on putting my kit together to participate in HamSCI's Solar Eclipse events in April (https://hamsci.org/node/678 <https://hamsci.org/node/678> - probably the QSO party, but maybe the research TDOA too if I get my general license in time).

I had asked a few folks at Winter Field day about options for being outside as I'll probably be in a nearby park somewhere in Cleveland, OH.  One of the suggestions was the ICOM IC-705 <https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-705/> (thanks Sam!), which after some research would work well for plans I have now and the future (plus I can afford it fortunately).  I was able to figure out my power needs, but what I am not sure on is what all I'll need as far as an antenna setup...

I'm looking for recommendations for/thoughts on:
   1. Antenna: Any favorites for 10m? Or multiple bands?  Wire will probably be fine as I should be near trees :).  Although I might want to have a magnetic loop available too.
   2. Antenna tuner
   3. Any extra cables/parts I will need?  I have seen some antenna support options too <https://www.amazon.com/WINDCAMP-Release-Antenna-Support-IC-705/dp/B08HQZPRQ8/ref=as_li_ss_tl>...

- Plus reliable retailers for purchasing (where do you like to buy your parts?):
      + Thoughts on DX Engineering, HRO, or GigaParts?
      + Or places like Batteries America for power supplies/adapters?

Hopefully I will be making a trip up to Cleveland for HamSCI in about a month where I can test things out locally too, so I am looking to have everything set by then.


Thanks for any advice/tips!

Sarah Over
KQ4NQO