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Gerry Leary <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 3 Feb 2011 05:45:15 -0700
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I don't have one, but I have used one and I like it.  You need to be careful 
and count the turns when you find the place to clip the wire, but other then 
that they are great.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Minor" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 11:22 AM
Subject: I hope to have HF capability soon to join in the Cross Country net.


> Hi.
>
>
>
> For quite a while I've had a Kenwood TS-2000.  I've enjoyed using it on 2
> meters and 440 Mhz.  When I purchased the radio I also bought an MFJ
> apartment antenna.  It didn't work well at all.  This past week I decided 
> to
> bite the bullet and purchase a Buddypole.  I hope this antenna works a bit
> better.  Whenever I can get some help over here to put it together I plan 
> on
> seeing how many stereos and television sets I can get into <grin>.
> Seriously, I'm looking forward to getting on HF again, and maybe I'll be
> able to check into the Sunday net on 20 meters.  If anybody has had
> experience with a Buddypole, I'd be curious about what you think of the
> antenna.  Be honest about it.  If it's a crummy antenna, I'd like to know 
> so
> I can cry in my beer.  I've heard some good reports about it, so I'm 
> hopeful
> it will work for me.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any information.
>
>
>
> 73, and don't work too hard.
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>
>
> Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY
>
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