[TVARC] FW: Topic Suggestion

[WN4R Byron]

I used an Alpha-Delta Tripod with Hustler mobile whip for over 20 years in TV until I moved this past March to Waterman Village in Mount Dora.  I made about 10,000 contacts, mostly CW, during this time, and 100 watts.  I had about 140 countries, WAS confirmed, etc.  I operated on 40, 20, 15 and 10.  Almost no 80 due to limited success when I tried.  Much of the contacts were during contests where I was quite active.  Was very successful with it while propagation was good.  With the lack of propagation now I can’t say how good it is.  

 

The Alpha-Delta tripod did not use wire ground planes.  It has 3 aluminum plates which are about 3 inches wide and about 3-1/2 feet long that provided a ground plane.  I laid them on the ground and running between the feet of the tripod stand rather than spread straight out from each leg.  That did not change results when I tried both types of placement. I don’t think this tripod is available anymore – with all the aluminum was a little expensive almost as much as a flag pole.

 

Due to space for a shack in our villa and the physical terrain restrictions so I would not get signal away from my villa, I have not operated from Waterman Village.  There is no restrictions on having an operation here.

 

Byron, WN4R

 

From: tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of George
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:12 AM
To: TVARC <tvarc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [TVARC] FW: Topic Suggestion

 

Club mates,

Does anyone want to weigh in on this?  I think we have at least a couple of club members who have tried this.

73,

George K2DM

 

 

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From: Steven Buhrow <mailto:steven.buhrow at gmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:48 AM
To: tvarc-owner at mailman.qth.net <mailto:tvarc-owner at mailman.qth.net> 
Subject: Topic Suggestion

 

Hi,

 

My suggested topic is if anyone has any suggestions or has tried using a vehicle type HF vertical antenna under 20’ for 30M and higher bands mounted on a tripod in TV with minimal ground radials?

 

Thanks,

 

Steve Buhrow

 

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