[PPRAANet] vertical antenna available

[James Gibson]

The antenna has found a worthy home. Thanks to all who inquired about it!

Jim KS4F


On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM David Molter <lcpilot at ymail.com> wrote:

> James,
>
> I saw your email addressed to the PPRAA board. I have a pretty good use
> for your antenna. Camp Alexander, the Scout camp that is located in 11 mile
> canyon is looking to set up a Ham station to introduce Scouts to Ham radio.
> I have been setting up different antennas at the camp but they are not a
> permanent setup that a vertical would afford. Your antenna would allow the
> camp to have a permanent shack. Other people have donated a TS830
> transceiver, MFJ tuner, Astron power supply, to work with the antennas and
> feed line that I have set up.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
> David Molter   AD0QD   719-373-9722
>
> I have been working with the Scouts for over 20 years teaching the Radio
> merit badge and introducing youth to radio, science and space.
>
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> On Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:22:53 AM MDT, james.f.gibson at gmail.com <
> james.f.gibson at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I have a new GAP Antennas Titan DX multi-band vertical available, free to a
> good home.  It is a resonant, 8 band no-trap antenna.
> https://gapantenna.com/shop/titan-dx/
>
>
>
> After two attempts to lift it up on a 25 ft mast I have decided this beast
> should be mounted on a short mast from a standing vertical position. In
> other words, best for living in the plains rather than in the forest.  The
> large counterpoise, and the need for a rope guy on the antenna (because of
> the fairly large wind surface area), makes this antenna difficult to hoist
> up from horizontal.
>
>
>
> I'm in thick pine forest, which is why I want my vertical on a tree-height
> mast.
>
>
>
> A few of the antenna components have minor bends from all the handling, but
> otherwise its new and shiny.  It is fully assembled, other than disassembly
> of the counterpoise for transport.
>
>
>
> The assembled antenna is 26 ft long, so partial disassembly may be required
> unless you have a very long truck or trailer.
>
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>
> I also have several sections of 1" black iron pipe to give away.  Useful
> for
> assembling a mast for a dipole or other lightweight antenna.
>
>
>
> Jim KS4F
>
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