[TAC] Emailing: Antenna_Snake

[Hank Kohl K8DD]

TJRachwal wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>     I'd like to operate on 80-160M while we're in FP.  Greg has the BW 
> antenna that might give us some rf on 160 for the contest and Ian's 
> Butternut looks great for 80M.  I remember talking with Jeff N8CC, the 
> problem was noise on rx using the Battle Creek Special.  I'm thinking 
> about a snake antenna made with RG-176 coax that might be a noise 
> solution for us.  I've enclosed a link here to some older discussions 
> worth reading.  It's a poor antenna at best but does give some results 
> and considering the ease of installation and the fact "we're the DX" 
> it might be worth while.  Any thoughts on the idea of rx antennas for 
> 160M and 80M ?
> 73...Ted, K8AQM
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> Shortcut to: http://www.qsl.net/ve3mcf/elecraft_reflect/Antenna_Snake.txt 

That sounds like an idea.  I have a pre-amp that is for a EWE antenna.  
Think it is 30+ db gain.  Sounds like that might work to bring the 
signals up if needed.

73    Hank

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