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Shaun Oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 26 May 2008 20:05:35 +1000
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I wonder if they're available in vk

Shaun
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On 26/05/2008 7:56 PM, the old scribe known as Scott Gillen ZL1CHM was 
able to impart this pearl of wisdom:
> Any idea of price?
> 73
> Scott
> ZL1CHM / N0HOK
> 
>>  I thought some of you guys might be interested in this antenna.  I have
>> not used this antenna myself, a friend sent me this info. Many times blind
>> hams look for easy to put up and easy to use antennas and this looks like
>> one of themIt looks like an antenna that could be put up and taken down
>> quickly. . below is info. sent to me by my friend.
>>
>> Here is some description on them from their web site. Thought you might be
>> interested. They are nice for portable work because they are end fed and 
>> you
>> can use them in a sloper configuration. I will let you know how they work
>> out when I get back.(description below)
>>
>>
>>
>> The Par End-Fedz are a full length half wave dipoles, but with an 
>> important
>> difference. The coax connector is at one end of the dipole, where it is 
>> most
>> needed. These antennas can be mounted horizontally, vertically or as a
>> sloper. No ground plane or counterpoise is needed. Portable operation 
>> could
>> not be easier. Simply hang the far end from a tree limb-the coax is at the
>> bottom. Hang it up in a hotel window or string it up in the attic. End
>> insulators are supplied making suspension easy. The UV resistant ABS 
>> plastic
>> housing encloses an efficient matching network allowing the antenna to be
>> fed with common 50 ohm coaxial cable. All hardware is stainless and the
>> SO-239 connector is silver/teflon. The radiator material is a tough
>> polyethylene jacketed genuine Flex Weave (168 strands #36 woven copper) .
>> One end comes with a #10 solder lug making attachment to the matchbox 
>> simple
>> and allowing the radiator portion to be replaced if ever necessary. Power
>> rating is a conservative 100 watts. Lightweight (the 20 meter version is
>> only 0.5 pounds), they are ideal for portable work
>> http://www.parelectronics.com/end_fedz.htm.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>>
>> FRED ADAMS W4HC
>> FIGHT TRUTH DECAY
>>
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