Steve, I will definitely look in to it.  I have enough odds and ends to 
build something that will get me by but at my age I would like to put up 
something permanently as my climbing days are about over. Thanks much
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:59 PM
Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] Eighty meter dipole antenna


> Fred,
>
> Hy Power Antennas in PA makes a bunch of full size, shortened, and 
> multiband dipoles in various lengths and configurations.  I think 
> construction and quality is similar to what is sold by Alpha Delta, 
> although  less expensive. I think both companies use number 12 solid 
> insulated wire and ss hardware, and rated for 1500 pep.
>
> I have one of his 160/75/40 dipoles at 124 feet long.  Been very pleased 
> with it over the past 5 years.  The model that has 80 meters instead of 75 
> is a few  feet longer.   Other band combos and lengths as well.
>
> http://www.freewebs.com/hypower/
>
> BTW, as someone said, there are ways to get around the soldering: Crimp, 
> wire nuts, etc.  The Wire Man in South Carolina has wire nuts with 
> silicone goo inside sutible for use out in the elements, but you could 
> probably find similar locally.  I have a balun made by Spi-ro that  uses 
> brass screws to hold the antenna wire in  a brass pocket.  Pretty neat.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 5:26 PM
> Subject: Eighty meter dipole antenna
>
>
>> Do any of you guys know anyone that builds a good rugged eighty meter 
>> dipole
>> antenna, if so, do you have e-mail address and phone number? Thanks much,
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>>
>> FRED ADAMS W4HC
>> FIGHT TRUTH DECAY
>>
>>
>>
>