[SFDXA] Palomar Black Friday Sale - Kurt N Sterba
Bill
bmarx at bellsouth.net
Mon Nov 29 12:57:18 EST 2021
It's always been a fun read...tongue in cheek a lot of it. I read it all
the time, and yes I objected to some points. An Antenna Handbook they
aren't, much like Hasha Fisti Scratchi was only opinions.
Enjoy the reading...
Bill W2CQ
On 11/29/2021 9:25 AM, Kai via SFDXA wrote:
> Thanks, Bill, for the notice about the free Kurt N Sterba collection.
> That, by the way, is all that it's worth. I wouldn't recommend it as a
> reference on the topic. Sterba sure does perpetuate a lot of
> antenna-related misinformation and garbage analysis, but also presents
> some good stuff. The trick is to recognize the gems from the nonsense!
> I guess the best I can say is that this version embeds a good catalog
> of Palomar-Engineers products in appropriate sections of the book!
> I've bought P-E stuff, and it's good and reliable. The Sterba book is
> not, but it is quite amusing!
>
> Thanks again,
> Kai, KE4PT
>
> On 11/28/2021 11:01, Bill wrote:
>> *Palomar is having a 15%-off sale; ends Sunday:*
>> /
>> *Palomar Engineers Discounts on their website...but of interest to me
>> and perhaps others is the Kurt N Sterba Articles Free Download!**
>> **- Bill W2CQ**
>> */_
>>
>> __Also included now Free! A Kurt N Sterba collection of 50 Articles
>> from World Radio_
>>
>> https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106_
>> _
>>
>> *KURT SPEAKS OUT - Digital PDF Version
>> *
>>
>> *Kurt's masterpiece contains 50 of Kurt Sterba's Kolumns from World
>> Radio (1990 to 2006). 140 pages packed with sage advice, unusual
>> antennas, and ham radio myths to avoid. Read, learn, and enjoy.
>> *
>>
>> *Included are unusual antennas: CCD, T2FD, OCF, Rattail Ver-Tee,
>> G5RV, ZEPP, Loops and many others. Find out the real truth about
>> antennas and STOP WASTING YOUR TIME and MONEY trying to get the
>> lowest SWR! Download your copy and get educated by one of the experts
>> – Krusty ole Kurt!!
>> *
>>
>> *Eham Review <http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/10948>*
>> **
>>
>> **
>>
>> *Kurt N Sterba, sometimes known as “Krusty Olde Kurt” or “The Krusty
>> One” and often as “The Masked Avenger”, is fearless in exposing
>> antenna manufacturers who lie or use deceptive numbers to inflate the
>> gain dB’s of their antennas. He also deflates those who use “new
>> scientific breakthroughs” to explain the operation of their products.
>> He pieces through the obfuscation of on-the-air antenna “experts” by
>> explaining antennas, grounds, and feed lines in non-mathematical,
>> simple English. His aim is to see that all understand the real basics
>> of antennas, and are not taken in by the ever-prevalent,
>> fine-sounding ad writers and other purveyors of false information.
>> *
>>
>> **
>>
>> *Kurt wants you to know that downloading this work of art also
>> entitles you to a free membership in KURTSKLUB, special product
>> discounts, his oh-so-smart newsletter when he gets around to writing
>> it, and more sage advice in his future books. You agree to keep your
>> email box open, your mind free from commercial marketing hoop-la and
>> let Kurt be your guide. Oh yea, spread the word, we need more members
>> who seek true enlightenment like you!
>> *
>>
>>
>> **
>>
>> *Table of Contents*
>>
>> * THE CRUEL WORLD OF ANTENNAS. 5
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217926>
>> * BROADBAND ANTENNAS. 8
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217927>
>> * dB, dBi, dBd, ---- WHICH ONE IS RIGHT?. 12
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217928>
>> * SMALL LOOPS REVISITED.. 15
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217929>
>> * THE TRUTH ABOUT VERTICALS. 18
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217930>
>> * GAIN AND FRONT-TO-BACK RATIO.. 21
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217931>
>> * A GOOD, CHEAP. SMALL HF ANTENNA.. 24
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217932>
>> * ALL ABOUT COAX.. 27
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217933>
>> * THE TRUTH ABOUT LOOP ANTENNAS. 30
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217934>
>> * 450 OHM LINE IS NOT 450 OHMS. 33
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217935>
>> * DIPOLES AND DOUGHNUTS. 36
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217936>
>> * THE “J” POLE.. 38
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217937>
>> * 18 dB IS A MINOR DIFFERENCE?. 40
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217938>
>> * TWO TYPES OF HAMS. 45
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217939>
>> * ANTENNA TUNERS. 47
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217940>
>> * WHICH SWR IS BETTER.. 50
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217941>
>> * THE DOCTOR IS IN.. 52
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217942>
>> * THE G5RV ON TWENTY METERS. 55
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217943>
>> * KURT IS PREDJUDICED, NOT!57
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217944>
>> * KURT REPEATS HIMSELF. 60
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217945>
>> * IN WHICH THE MASKED AVENGER STRIKES. 63
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217946>
>> * VERTICAL ANTENNAS AND SWR.. 66
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217947>
>> * KURT STRIKES BACK.. 68
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217948>
>> * THE RESONANT FEED-LINE DIPOLE.. 71
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217949>
>> * MORE ABOUT RADIALS. 74
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217950>
>> * KURT WRONG?. 76
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217951>
>> * KURT’S 160 METER VERTICAL.. 78
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217952>
>> * CLARIFICATION.. 80
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217953>
>> * COILED CHOKE.. 83
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217954>
>> * SHUNT FED VERTICALS. 86
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217955>
>> * NEW ANTENNA BOOK.. 89
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217956>
>> * LOW BAND – HORIZONTAL LOOP OR VERTICAL.. 91
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217957>
>> * WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ZEPP?. 93
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217958>
>> * THE T2FD ANTENNA.. 95
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217959>
>> * USING A TUNER WITH A MOBILE INSTALLATION.. 97
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217960>
>> * RESONANCE.. 99
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217961>
>> * TOO COMPLICATED.. 101
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217962>
>> * RAI vs M^2 103
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217963>
>> * ANOTHER FANTASTIC ANTENNA.. 106
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217964>
>> * RAI vs M^2 CONTINUED.. 108
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217965>
>> * MATH PROBLEM... 110
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217966>
>> * DANGER!112
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217967>
>> * SWR CHANGE.. 114
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217968>
>> * BALUNS – WHAT DO THEY DO?. 118
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217969>
>> * CURRENT METER.. 120
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217970>
>> * ANTENNA GARBAGE.. 122
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217971>
>> * 160 METER VERTICAL.. 124
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217972>
>> * OVER AND OVER.. 126
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217973>
>> * THE RAT TAIL ANTENNA.. 129
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217974>
>> * SWR.. 131
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217975>
>> * EFFECT OF GROUND.. 133
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217976>
>> * 1:1 or 4:1 BALUN?. 135
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217977>
>> * Non-Resonant vs. Resonant Antennas. 137
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217978>
>> * My Station Causes RFI – What do I do?. 139
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217979>
>> * My Station is a VICTIM of RFI – What do I do?. 140
>> <https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Kurt-Speaks-Out-Digital-PDF-Version-Download-Now-p89713106#_Toc490217980>
>>
>> *This version is published by Palomar Engineers, Inc.*
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>> **
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