Hi;
Thanks for the info. There was info on e-ham concerning radial staples
getting into the lawn mower and doing some serious harm. If I were doing my
own mowing I'd be certain that the blade was raised and be careful. Using a
"lawn service" is another issue. Although they get paid to do the lawn they
aren't as careful as I'd like. Also I can just picture my grandson retuning
the antenna. Sounds like a fun toy for a nine year old.
Seriously though, if I can round up a helper or two I may try this antenna
if spring ever comes.
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: antenna info
Hello Richard:
The coax is burried just under the sod and the radials are on top of the
ground held down by sod staples, I got them at Loew's store, and they have
been there for over 7 years and have never been caught in a lawn moyer yet!
No, I do not have a fence arround it but I am careful that there is no one
in our yard when I am hamming.
I hope this answers your questions but if you have more, just ask away.
73
Lowell W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: antenna info
> Hi Lowell How far down did you bury the coax for the antenna?
> Also, did you use nails or radial staples or actually bury the wire? Have
> you had any lawn mower adventures? Did you put up a small fence or
> anything
> around the antenna?
> Thanks
> Richard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 6:06 PM
> Subject: Re: antenna info
>
>
> Hello Richard:
> Well, of course, the more wire you can put on the ground the better.
> I have about 500 feet of wire with the radials ranging in length from 12
> feet to 170 feet long.
> None of them are of any electrical wave length.
> They are all of randum lengths.
> No, I don't think that it is particularly hard to tune.
> Start with the suggested settings by the manufacturer and from there, you
> could use an antenna analizer.
> I just use my LDG TW1 SWR bridge.
> I also have added the 160 MTR coil to mine and have good results.
> I do have an amp running about 1100 watts when needed.
> On 75 MTR a couple of years ago, I worked a JA with a 100 watts on SSB.
> Not bad, would you say?
> Yes, the antenna is ground mounted as you guessed.
> If you have more questions, just ask me!
> 73
> Lowell W8QIY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:52 AM
> Subject: Re: antenna info
>
>
>> Hi;
>> Although I could change my mind tomorrow, if I ground mount something the
>> butternut is probably at the top of my list. Curious how many radials
>> you
>> put down approximately. I have also heard it can be a bear to tune.
>> Richard
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: antenna info
>>
>>
>> Don't over look the Butternut 80 through 6 MTR vertical!
>> I have been using one for over 7 years and have put down radials in the
>> grass of the lawn.
>> I have worked the world with it and have even added the 160 MTR kit to it
>> and it works well also.
>> It is self-supporting having been in some pretty strong winds with no
>> problems.
>> There you are for what it is worth.
>> Best 73.
>> Lowell W8QIY
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:34 PM
>> Subject: antenna info
>>
>>
>>> Hi Everyone;
>>> I have spent the winter antenna browsing and I know less now than I did
>>> before. At any rate, I was initially looking for an hf vertical
>>> covering
>>> at least 40 through 10 (75 would be nice) that was a vertical dipole and
>>> didn't therefore require radials.
>>> I have eliminated the r8 (been through two al ready. I also decided
>>> that
>>> because I had an amplifier that I was going to try and use I was going
>>> to
>>> stay away from the gap. Took a look at force 12 and decided I wasn't
>>> going
>>> that route either. Anyone know of any exciting options that are durable
>>> and
>>> really work?
>>> The second option was to go with something ground mounted and bite the
>>> bullet and put down radials. I wanted self supporting though. My
>>> initial
>>> thought was the steppir but its rather tall and I suspect not really all
>>> that self supporting. The price was as much as a ts480 which was also a
>>> consideration.
>>> The other option is a "simple" g5rv but I need a 30 foot support for the
>>> center. Unfortunately there isn't a convenient tree.
>>> We have had lots of wind the last few years and I don't really really
>>> want
>>> to worry about the thing coming down in the neighbors lawn. I think we
>>> had
>>> about three wind storms that might have killed my r8.
>>> Its much cheaper to ask for suggestions prior to spending money.
>>> Richard
>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>
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