Hi Lowell,

Thanks for the info.  That is the antenna I was thinking about.  How does it
do for local communications?  Thanks again.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: antenna suggestions


> Hi Gary:
>
> Well I have had great success with the Butternut 9 band verticle and have
> even added the 160 MTR coil to it.
> Of course, it is a compromise system but I have worked the world with it
on
> most bands.
> 160, of course, is just local stuff.
> I even worked a JA on 75 MTR ssb a year or so ago.
> I should also tell you that I have 500 ft. of wire as radials  just
burried
> in the grass of our lawn.
> They run in many directions and are not cut to any particular length.
> I hope this gives you some ideas.
> 73 Gary, and if you have more questions, just email me.
>
> Lowell  W8QIY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 11:09 PM
> Subject: antenna suggestions
>
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Recently I lost my tower in the hurricanes.  I would like some
suggestions
> > for a vertical antenna for hf use.  I would like one that covers 80 to 6
> > meters.
> > Also does anyone know where I can get moarse academy?  Any help would be
> > appreciated.  Thanks,
> > Regards, Gary Metzler
> > Outta Sight Travel, Inc.
> > Phone:  772-336-8747
> > Fax:  772-336-8595
> > E-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> > http://www.outtasighttravel.com