In fact, I am interested also for the same reason.  But I fear I have an
impossible request: I'd like to get on 80-meter CW and SSB and don't think
there's an apartment antenna that can do this -- well, I heard of one
somewhere but have forgotten the info.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message -----
From: "Darrell Shandrow" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: QRP antenneas...


> Hi Steve,
>
> How can I find more good information about the antennas you mention?  I
live
> in an apartment, but would very very much like to be able to get back on
HF
> in some form or other, although I know it'll be an extreme compromise.  I
> want to get a QRP rig also, but don't want to be limited to CW only.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 5:52 PM
> Subject: QRP antenneas...
>
>
> > Buddy:  I thought about the K2/100, there were several interesting rigs
in
> > the QRP line which I was considering.  It was hard to make a choice,
> because
> > only had some of the Yahoo ham groups to ask quesitons at.  Guess I got
> the
> > FT 817 because I already had a yaesu.  I use a Buddipole style antenna
> whci
> > is my favorite.  It is a take apart dipole antenna which you make
> > adjustments on to change bands.  It can be collapsed to fit in a four
inch
> > diameter tube about 3.5 feet long.  I also use an Hp collapsable
vertical.
> > It can be configured for different bands also and fits into a nylon
pouch
> > case about 3 feet by 4 inches wide.  All for now. 73's Steve Ferguson
> n4pkj
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
> > Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 3:10 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Hi plus question
> >
> >
> > Hey Steve,
> >
> > I'm interested in QRP myself. Have a K2/100 myself and dial it down a
> > lot of the time. Am getting an Elecraft KX1 put together now,
> > too. Would love to know what you're doing for portable antennas!
> > --
> > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV/3    | But I will lay my burden
> > Email: [log in to unmask]   | in the cradle of your grace,
> > ICQ: 36621210              | And the shining beaches of your love,
> > http://www.ycardz.com      | and the sea of your embrace.--Dave Carter
>
>