Hi.

You don't need that much bandwidth on 17 meters -- the band is only 100 kHz 
wide, so that might actually be a very practical solution.

73, de Lou K2LKK



At 08:20 AM 10/19/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi FRED W4HC,
>
>Personally, I think I would buy one of those mounts that creates a dipole
>out of two ham stick mobile antennas. Yes, the Q. may not be as good as a
>regular dipole but you can set it vertical or horizontal. Also, you can
>mount it on a rotor. I believe two ham sticks plus the dipole adaptor are
>less than $60.
>
>Just a thought.
>
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "w4hc" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:03 AM
>Subject: HF VERTICAL ANTENNA
>
>
> > Would any of you guys happen to know a lightweight vertical antenna that
> > would get me on 17 meters.  I can no longer climb the tower and handle
> > anything large as my arms are no longer strong enough.  I believe I could
> > practice on the groung first with something lightweight and then climb and
> > put it up..  I do not have room for another dipole or I would put up a
> > dipole for 17 meters.  I would appreciate any info on this.
> >
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > FRED W4HC
> >
> >

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