Thanks.  They are a good idea.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 6:38 AM
Subject: Re: Backpack Antennas


> Gerry,
>
> You could find these anchors at your hardware store, pet supply store,
> Wal-mart, Home Depot, Lowes or many home improvement type stores.
>
> Be willing to look around as there are different sizes as well as 
> different
> type tops where you would attach to your tripod.
>
> 73
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:23 AM
> Subject: Re: Backpack Antennas
>
>
>> What kind of store would have them?
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 6:43 AM
>> Subject: Backpack Antennas
>>
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> You can buy little cork-screw type anchors that screw in to the ground =
>>> to attach=20
>>> your tripod to.
>>>
>>> These come in different sizes and one size may work for you.
>>>
>>> Often these are used to screw in to the ground and a dog is tied to one 
>>> =
>>> so=20
>>> he can run around when a yard is not fenced.
>>>
>>> Once these are screwed in to the ground you cannot pull them out, you =
>>> can=20
>>> only get them out by unscrewing them.
>>>
>>> I don't know if these will be small enough for your backpack though.
>>>
>>> Check your hardware store, pet supply store or Wal-mart to see what you 
>>> =
>>> can=20
>>> find.
>>>
>>> You will need to fashion a way to secure the tripod to the anchors.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Howard #3