[TVARC] FW: Topic Suggestion

[Robert Schwer]

When I first moved to TV, I used a Perth Outback antenna mounted on an Alpha-Delta Tripod sitting on my patio. With a QRP HB-1B 5 watt rig on 40 and 20 meters CW, I worked 16 countries and 24 states. I was quite pleased with it’s performance.

Bob. K3ZGA
TVARC

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From: George
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 9:44 AM
To: WN4R Byron; 'TVARC'
Subject: Re: [TVARC] FW: Topic Suggestion

Ahh, yes, Byron.  I remember that you did quite well with that modest setup.
Thanks for posting your experience.  Good information for Steve.
73,
George K2DM


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From: WN4R Byron
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:52 AM
To: 'TVARC'
Subject: Re: [TVARC] FW: Topic Suggestion

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
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:48 AM
To: 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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