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Can someone please tell me what a butternut antenna is? I hear the term a
lot, it isn't in the question pool that I am studying and I would like to
know more about it.
Thanks
New kid on the block
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: antenna suggestions
> 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
>
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