[TAC] Antenna discussion

[Kurt T. Meyers]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hank Kohl" <hank.k8dd at gmail.com>
To: "Thumb (MI) Area Contesters (and DX'ers)" <tac at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [TAC] Antenna discussion


On 9/11/05, Jeff <n8cc at mei.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >Is the Battle Creek Special going to go to FP?  And how heavy is it?
>
> If you are referring to the one at N8CC, let me know asap, and I will
> check it out and give it a thorough going over.  I'm not sure of the
> weight, cuz we usually pack other antenna stuff in the golf case with
> it.  Alone, I don't think it's real heavy.  it's standing up out
> behind the barn right now, and I haven't put power to it in some time.

Yes, that's the one.  Is it in good enough shape to take?
I guess the question would be --- would it be a benefit?

Or would three of the K4TMC metal or fiberglass masts holding a dipole
up about 30 - 40 ft work better?

I didn't operate 160 or 80 when we took it to FP the last time, so I don't
know how effective it was from the yard where we had it set up.

Kurt --- do you remember?

I remember:

1. It was LOUD on 160. That's what people said when we worked them and what
people said when we returned to 8-land.

2. It was a major part of our baggage. It strikes me it was in a long
square-sided container with other things stuffed in around the antenna
itself.

3. It was securely tied to large trees. During the 60 mph nor'easter, the
vertical did the "hula" all night, but was still standing in the morning.

4. I don't remember what other antennas we had at Jean-Christophe's house,
but we were running two stations there after dark.

>
> Also, I told Ted that I would donate a 1K foot spool of parachute
> cord to the cause if you need it.  It's on a spool about the size of
> a spool of #10 THW wire... but a lot lighter! :-)

I also have some parachute cord .... it was 1000 ft ..... not sure how
much is left.


>
> We also talked about getting some of those cheapy penlight
> flashlights  for a buck or two apiece to throw in the various antenna
> containers, kits, etc.  Sooner or later you're gonna have to make a
> trip out in the dark, and having a few mini-flashlights around to see
> where you're walking might be handy.  Each of you could have one to
> carry in his pocket.

Good idea!


>
> Jeff - N8CC
>
>
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