[nrv-hams] Antenna & Tuner Recommendations?

[John Morehead]

Another option for you Sarah is the Dxcommander Expedition antenna. Smaller
quicker setup version of the antenna we had up during field day and it's
designed for portable use.
2024 Spec DX Commander Expedition Portable Ham Radio Antenna 40m-6m - DX
Commander Antennas
<https://dxcommander.com/product/dx-commander-expedition-kit/>

Not sure if you have heard of this woman but since you are into space
topics you may enjoy her website:
Space Weather Woman – Dr. Tamitha Skov – Dr. Tamitha Skov– The Space
Weather Woman <https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/>

73.
-John


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On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 8:40 AM Sarah Over <sarah.e.over at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
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